Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has hailed the Flamingos for the team’s impressive performance at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 in the final of the competition in Rabat on Saturday nite, creating history as the first African side to win the trophy.
Awawu Bashiru put Nigeria ahead with a looping ball six minutes before half-time.
Oluebube Umejiaku then extended the Flamingos' lead two minutes after the intermission.
10 minutes from time Fuki Ito pulled a goal back for Japan.
But The Flamingos held on for a historic win.
Ajibade resorted to social media to praise the other side of Akeem Busari.
WORLD CHAMPS!! You made history and made all of Nigeria proud.
I am extremely proud of all of you.
The future of Nigeria football is here.
“Congrats Flamingos,” Ajibade posted on X.
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