The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women football team, the Flamingos, on their qualification for the finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Precious Ibe
November 6, 2026
U-17 Women’s World Cup: Speaker Abbas hails Nigeria’s Flamingos on final qualification
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women football team, the Flamingos, on their qualification for the finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos, on Wednesday, recorded an impressive victory over Brazil at the semi-finals.
As the Flamingos prepare to face Japan at the final, Speaker Abbas urged the female national team to remain disciplined, committed, and resilient, saying that Nigerians are hopeful that the team will bring the trophy home.
The Speaker said the female youngsters have gladdened the hearts of Nigerians as a football-loving nation.
While noting that the Flamingos have not only been patriotic to Nigeria but have also become the country’s sports ambassadors, the Speaker said the team has called positive global attention to their nation.
Speaker Abbas equally commended the management and crew of the female national team, stating that the government will continue to provide the enabling environment and needed support for Nigeria’s sports talents to thrive.
