Obi attributed the Flamingos’ historic feat to their ‘remarkable talent, resilience, hard work and dedication’.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has celebrated the Flamingos for winning their first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday night.
He hailed the Nigerian girls on Sunday in a post he shared on his official X page titled: “FLAMINGOS: YOU HAVE MADE NIGERIA PROUD”.
Nigeria made history after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the tournament played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 4) in Rabat, Morocco.
Awawu Bashiru found the net in the 39th minute of the first half against the Asian side to give Nigeria the lead.
Oluebube Umejiaku then doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 47th minute to give the Flamingos a two-goal cushion.
However, the Japanese pulled one back through Fuki Ito in the 80th minute, but the West Africans held on in the second half to secure their historic victory.
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Reacting to the historic feat, Obi hailed the Flamingos for raising Nigeria’s “flag high” during the tournament and “bringing immense joy” to citizens of the country.
The former Anambra State governor went on to attribute their success to their “remarkable talent, resilience, hard work and dedication”.
He further told the girls that they have earned “a special place in the hearts of Nigerians” and made the nation proud.
Taking to his verified handle, Obi said: “I extend my warmest congratulations to our exceptional Flamingos on their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
”To our talented young stars, thank you for raising our flag high and bringing immense joy to our nation. Your remarkable talent, resilience, hard work and dedication have earned you a special place in the hearts of Nigerians.
”You have made our nation proud, and we truly appreciate your outstanding efforts. Congratulations, champions!”
