Sports
Sports Minister Applauds FAME Foundation For championing Women Course
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has heaped huge praises on the FAME Foundation for being the vanguard of championing the course of women, that is, prospering women and girls in Nigeria and Africa.
FAME Foundation is a gender-based non-governmental organisation, and since its inception some years ago, have put smiles on the faces of many women in the country and beyond.
One of its sports activities is the yearly Women’s International Day Football Tournament which gives hope to many hopeless young girls, taking them from the street to reshape their lives.
The Sports minister, who was the guest of honour at the FAME Foundation women’s international football tournament on Wednesday, extolled the foundation for championing the course of women in the country.
According to him, we have been watching closely, the effort of FAME Foundation in the last five years, and I am glad that it’s paying off. We can all see the enthusiasm displayed here is massive and commendable.
“I want to use this medium to call on other NGOs to take the cue from the FAME foundation to be in the vanguard of championing the course of women.”
While speaking, the elated Founder of the FAME foundation, who has been using all her energy to champion the course of women for equity and Justice, Aderonke Ogunleye Bello expressed that she is happy to be putting a smile on the faces of many Nigerians and she will not relent in fighting for women equality.
FAME Foundation boss, however, urged all Stakeholders to channel their energy on the initiative that will empower, as well as chart way forward on many issues affecting them.
However, March 8th of Every year remains International Women’s Day set aside globally to celebrate social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also a day to mark a call to action for accelerating gender parity, women achievement, and rally for women’s support.
Sports
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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