By Clement Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, on their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, describing the victory as a moment of immense national pride.
Uzodimma said the team’s achievement in winning the prestigious tournament had made history, becoming the first African side to lift the trophy.
The governor, in a congratulatory message posted on his official X handle on Sunday, commended the players for their resilience, discipline, determination and dedication, which he said exemplified the true Nigerian spirit.
He expressed particular delight that some daughters of Imo State were members of the victorious squad, noting that their contributions demonstrated patriotism, national pride and the unifying power of sports.
According to him, the players had not only brought honour to Nigeria but had also demonstrated that courage, commitment and collective effort could lead to extraordinary achievements.
“As Champions of the World, you have shown that with courage, commitment, and collective effort, greatness is achievable,” the governor said.
Uzodimma further expressed pride in the team’s outstanding representation of Nigeria on the global stage, celebrating the players for their historic accomplishment.
He concluded by congratulating the Flamingos and describing them as worthy champions whose achievement would remain a source of inspiration and national pride.
