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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Supporter Club Ready to roar With Super Falcons-Alao
The Super Eagles Supporters Club has commended the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation for organizing a befitting send forth dinner for the Super Falcons as the team continues their preparation for the forthcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup finals holding in Australia and New Zealand.
Deputy President of Super Eagles Supporters Club Alhaji Jimoh Musiliu Alao, who was on ground during the Super Falcons Send-Forth Dinner, made the commendations during an interview after the event in Abuja.
According Amao, the NFF President Alhaji Gusau has done well to organize the send forth dinner for the team.
“The Super Falcons Sent-Forth Dinner was a good development and I believe that it is a morale booster for the players and officials of the team”
“So we at the Super Eagles supporters Club are really excited with the idea and we are really commending the NFF President Ibrahim Gusau for the nice gesture”.
Alhaji Amao further stated that the Super Eagles Supporters Club is working day and night to be ready so as to give our “darling team”, the Super Falcons the needed support in Australia.
“It has always been Super Eagles and it is the turn of the Super Falcons. We are working hard to get our Visas and if they are out, we will be ready to go to Australia to cheer the team.
“After our Election in Abuja, we went to Egypt to support the U-20. Also we were in Algeria to fully support the U-17 Eaglets and even in Liberia we were there and now it’s the Falcons and I can assure you that we shall be there in Australia.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament is holding in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20.
Nigeria will kick off the campaign on July 21 when they lock horns with Canada which will be followed by the match against Australia on July 27 before their last group game against the Republic of Ireland on July 31.
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Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Feat Draws Musawa’s Commendation
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat to claim Nigeria’s first title in the competition and make history as the first African nation to win the tournament.
Awawu Bashiru gave Nigeria the lead in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku extended the advantage two minutes after the restart. Japan’s Fuki Ito reduced the deficit in the 80th minute, but the Nigerian girls held on to secure a memorable victory.
In a congratulatory message was signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze on Sunday in Abuja, Musawa described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria and a significant milestone for African women’s football, attributing the success to the team’s resilience, talent and determination.
“This is more than a trophy. It is a story of young Nigerian girls who refused to give up, who rose after defeat, and who carried the hopes of a continent to the top of the world,” she said.
The Minister noted that the Flamingos had broken new ground by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria also became the first African country to win both the men’s and women’s U-17 World Cup titles.
The team further achieved another remarkable feat by becoming the first side in the competition’s history to lose its opening match and eventually emerge champions.
Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group-stage encounter, the Flamingos recovered impressively, recording six consecutive victories to lift the trophy.
Musawa particularly praised Umejiaku, who claimed the tournament’s Golden Ball award as the best player, and Bashiru for their crucial contributions in the final.
She also commended the entire squad for their discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the competition.
According to her, the victory demonstrates the creativity, courage and excellence of Nigerian youths on the global stage.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to celebrating and promoting the achievements and inspiring stories of young Nigerians who continue to bring honour to the country.
“Our girls have shown the world what Nigeria is made of. We celebrate you today, and we will continue to stand with you,” she added.
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