NSC's Bukola Olopade Motivates Flamingos for World Cup Final
Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has encouraged Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, to capitalize on their historic opportunity to become the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. This charge comes as the team prepares for the final against Japan on November 7, 2026, in Morocco.
The Flamingos reached the final after defeating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals, showcasing resilience after an initial loss to Poland. Olopade praised the team's fighting spirit and urged them to remain focused and disciplined.
He emphasized that their achievement has already secured Nigeria's best-ever finish at the tournament, surpassing the bronze medal won in 2022. The Flamingos' journey included victories over Puerto Rico, North Korea, Mexico, and Venezuela, with captain Azeezat Oduntan playing a crucial role in their advancement.
Olopade expressed confidence in the team's ability to bring home the trophy.
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