The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described the Flamingos’ triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco as magnificent, as celebrations continue across the country following the young players’ historic achievement.

The NFF’s Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, MON, alongside members of the Federation’s management, visited the victorious team at their Abuja hotel on Monday afternoon to commend their hard work, discipline and dedication.

During the visit, Ikpeme encouraged the players and assured them that the Federal Government and Nigerians were proud of their achievement, which has further strengthened the country's position in world football.

He highlighted Nigeria’s historic milestones, noting that the Flamingos had become the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. He also pointed out that Nigeria is the first African country to win both the men's and women's FIFA U-17 World Cup titles.

“There is no way the history of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup will be written without your names. The Federal Government is happy and the generality of Nigerians are happy about this accomplishment. Our prayer is that as a collective and as individuals, you will continue to improve your game to get even better and take your game to the next level.”

Ikpeme also revealed that FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe had separately commended the Flamingos for their impressive performances throughout the competition.

“The FIFA President and the CAF President told me at different times that you all have done well and that your triumph was no fluke. You won it as a result of better performance. You played your opponents hands down and dominated right from your second match until the end. After narrowly losing your first match, you changed your game for the better and won the following six matches convincingly to lift the trophy. You showed the world the gulf in class between you and the other teams.”

The NFF official urged the players to remain committed to improving their individual and collective performances, while continuing to aspire to greater achievements in their football careers.

He also expressed the Federation’s desire to see the young players progress through the national team structure, from the U-17 level to the U-20 team and eventually the senior women's national team, the Super Falcons.

“My prayer to you all is that, as you have decided to take football as a career, your career will not end abruptly; it will keep progressing. As a federation, we want to see that you progress from the U17 level to the U20 and then the Super Falcons.”

Other NFF officials present during the visit included Acting Deputy General Secretary, Dr Ademola Olajire; Director of Legal Services, Okey Obi, Esq.; Director of Competitions, Ms Ruth David; Director of Finance and Administration, Mr Rajan Zaka; Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr Dayo Enebi Achor; and Head of Women’s Football, Hajiya Amina Daura.