History-making Flamingos return to Nigeria after FIFA U-17 World Cup victory
Nigeria’s Flamingos arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday after making history at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco.
The team and officials, crowned champions after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final to become the first African team to win the tournament on Saturday, were met by supporters playing drums and dancing.
Awawu Bashiru opened scoring for Nigeria in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku added to the tally in the second half. Fuki Ito, however, reduced the deficit in the 80th minute, but Nigeria hung on to the lead to claim the trophy.
Before their return to Nigeria, the Flamingos were given a special reception, hosted by the chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko and the Director General, Bukola Olopade, amongst others.
The team’s media officer, Erenayo Dorcas Koki, said that before their arrival, they left Mohammed V International Airport, Casablanca, at 1:00 a.m. and were scheduled to land in Abuja by 5:00 a.m.
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