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NIGERIA: First Lady Receives World Cup-Winning Flamingos at Presidential Villa

The First Lady represented President Bola Tinubu at the reception, as the President was absent from the ceremony.

BABabatunde AbdulRaheem Lawal

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday received the country’s victorious U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja following their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph.

The First Lady represented President Bola Tinubu at the reception, as the President was absent from the ceremony.

The Flamingos made history after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final to win their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.

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The victory also made Nigeria the first African country to win the competition, marking a major milestone for women's football on the continent.

The reception at the Presidential Villa was organised to celebrate the players and officials for their outstanding achievement and acknowledge their contribution to Nigerian sports.

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The team’s triumph has attracted widespread celebrations across the country, with the players receiving commendations from government officials, football administrators and sports enthusiasts.

The historic victory represents a significant achievement for Nigerian football and is expected to inspire more young girls to pursue careers in the sport.

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