Senator Barau Congratulates Flamingos on Historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Triumph

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Senator Barau Congratulates Flamingos on Historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Triumph

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, on their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, describing the victory as another landmark moment in the country’s football history.

The Flamingos defeated Japan 2–1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Academy complex in Rabat.

In a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau described the victory as a remarkable achievement that has brought immense pride and honour to Nigeria.

As a strong advocate of grassroots football development and founder of Barau FC Kano, a club competing in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), Senator Barau expressed particular delight at the achievement, emphasising the importance of identifying, nurturing and supporting young sporting talents.

Rejoicing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the victory, he commended the players for their determination, discipline, teamwork and fighting spirit, while also applauding the technical crew, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other officials whose dedication and support contributed to the historic victory.

Senator Barau further described the triumph as a testament to the resilience, ambition and growing capacity of Nigerian girls to compete and excel on the global stage.

He expressed confidence that the Flamingos’ remarkable achievement would inspire a new generation of Nigerian girls to pursue excellence in sports and other fields of endeavour.

Signed:
Ismail Mudashir
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy President of the Senate.
November 8, 2026.