Flamingos receive champions' welcome at Premium Trust Bank in Abuja
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, continued to enjoy celebrations following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with the team arriving at Premium Trust Bank in Abuja for a special reception on Wednesday.
The visit formed part of activities organised to honour the young champions after their remarkable achievement at the tournament in Morocco.
The reception by Premium Trust Bank added to a series of celebrations organised for the team since their return to Nigeria.
The Flamingos had earlier been hosted by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at the Presidential Villa and also received by members of the National Assembly at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
The celebrations recognise the team's historic achievement in winning Nigeria's first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup title, further highlighting the players' contribution to the country's sporting success.