SWAN Praises Flamingos for Historic World Cup Final Spot
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) congratulated the Nigeria U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, for reaching the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. This achievement followed Nigeria's 3-1 semi-final victory over Brazil at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.
The Flamingos became the first African team to reach the final since the tournament's inception. SWAN President Isaiah Benjamin praised the team's character, discipline, talent, and determination, highlighting their impressive recovery from an opening-day defeat to Poland.
The team secured victories against Puerto Rico, North Korea, Mexico, and Venezuela before their semi-final win. FIFA recognized Nigeria's achievement as the first team since 2014 to recover from an opening-match defeat and progress to the final.
Benjamin commended head coach Hakeem Busari and the players for their tactical execution and performances, showcasing the potential of homegrown Nigerian coaches.
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