Ebi Egbe Praises Flamingos' World Cup Victory Preparation

Nigeria’s Flamingos triumphed at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco, defeating Japan 2-1 in the final held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. The Flamingos took the lead with a goal from Awawu Bashiru in the 39th minute, followed by Oluebube Umejiaku scoring two minutes into the second half.

Japan's Fuki Ito scored in the 80th minute, but Nigeria maintained their lead to secure a historic victory as the first African nation to win the women’s U-17 global tournament. Ebi Egbe, Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Sports Facility Limited, credited the team's success to their training on quality turf at Remo Stadium in Ikenne.

He highlighted that consistent training on well-maintained surfaces enhances players' technical abilities and confidence. The Flamingos had a challenging start, losing 2-1 to Poland but went on to win six consecutive matches, culminating in their victory in the final.