World Champions! Flamingos Arrive in Abuja After Historic U-17 Triumph

Nigeria’s victorious Flamingos arrived in Abuja on Monday morning following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The team made history on Saturday after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat, with Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scoring to secure Nigeria’s maiden title in the competition.
The victory also made Nigeria the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
According to Channels Television, the triumphant players and officials arrived in the nation’s capital to a hero’s welcome following their remarkable achievement.
The Flamingos’ world title capped an impressive campaign that began with their triumph at the ...