Nigeria's Flamingos have touched down in Abuja following their triumphant campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup held in Morocco. The delegation returned to the country early Monday morning after capturing the prestigious global title.
Guided by coach Akeem Busari, the Nigerian squad secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Japan in the tournament's final showdown. The championship match took place at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday, capping off an impressive tournament run for the West African side.
How did the team return to Nigeria?
The players and their coaching staff left Rabat during the early hours of Monday. They travelled aboard a Royal Air Maroc flight, which landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja promptly at 5:50 am local time.
Following their arrival, the newly crowned world champions are scheduled to hold a celebratory road show later in the day, winding through major thoroughfares in the Federal Capital Territory to share their victory with supporters.
When will the official state reception take place?
While public celebrations with fans are underway, the formal government reception for the victorious squad has been postponed. State officials indicated that the event will be scheduled for a later date due to the heavy itinerary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
President Tinubu is presently engaged with political engagements related to upcoming national activities, pushing back the official state acknowledgment of the team's historic sporting achievement.