Akpabio hails Flamingos, says World Cup victory has made Nigeria, Africa proud

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has hailed Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, for making history by winning the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, describing the players as the country’s “Golden Girls”.
Akpabio said the victory had not only brought honour to Nigeria but also made the country the first African nation to win the competition.
In a congratulatory message issued by his Media Office and signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong, on Sunday, the Senate President said the achievement was a proud moment for the entire African continent.
“By achieving this remarkable feat, you have made N...