President Bola Tinubu says he is confident that the Flamingos can win the 2026 Women’s U-17 World Cup in Morocco.
Flamingos defeated Brazil on Wednesday to reach their first-ever final of the age-grade competition.
A Queen Joseph opener and an Awawu Bashiru double were enough to drown out Graise Kelly’s consolation goal for the Brazilians.
The team face Japan on Saturday and could win Nigeria’s first global title in women’s football.
In a statement on Thursday, Tinubu charged the Flamingos to “approach the final with the same fighting spirit and belief” that brought them this far.
“I call on all Nigerians to rally behind the young ambassadors of the nation, whose achievements continue to showcase Nigeria’s sporting excellence and inspire a new generation of girls to pursue their dreams uninhibited. Once again, Nigeria is proud of you,” the president said.
Nigeria’s previous milestone at the competition was a bronze medal in 2022.
