Lessons from Flamingos’ World Cup triumph

By Yekini LukmonSir: Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, have etched their names in football history after defeating Japan 2–1 to emerge champions of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The historic victory, recorded on Saturday, November 7, marks Nigeria’s first-ever title in the competition and makes the country the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.