Awawu Bashiru: Faith, Resilience Powered Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Triumph

Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s World Cup-winning star Awawu Bashiru has credited faith, resilience and the technical crew’s guidance for the Flamingos’ historic triumph in Morocco, insisting the team never lost hope despite their opening defeat to Poland.
Speaking with journalists at the team’s hotel in Abuja on Tuesday, Bashiru said the victory was particularly satisfying because of the challenges the players overcame before becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Flamingos began their campaign with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Poland, raising concerns about their prospects in the competition. However, Bashiru said the players remained united and determ...