President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to host Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, at a presidential reception in Abuja today in recognition of their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The reception, according to reports, is scheduled to commence at 1:00 p.m.
The Flamingos made history on Saturday night after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Head coach Akeem Busari and his players returned to Nigeria on Monday morning following their remarkable achievement in Morocco.
The presidential reception, which was earlier postponed due to President Tinubu’s busy schedule, is expected to provide an opportunity for the Federal Government to formally honour the team for their outstanding performance and historic contribution to Nigerian football.
Meanwhile, the Senate on Tuesday announced a donation of ₦100 million to the players in recognition of their achievement.
The team’s victory has attracted widespread celebrations, marking a significant milestone for women’s football in Nigeria and across the African continent.
Comments