Get Guardian on GooglePresident of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Akpabio described the victorious players as Nigeria’s “Golden Girls”, saying their achievement had brought pride and honour to the country while making history for African football.
In a congratulatory statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong, the Senate President said Nigeria’s triumph marked a significant milestone, as the country became the first African nation to win the competition.
He said the victory went beyond football, describing it as a moment of continental pride and a demonstration of the determination, resilience and fighting spirit of Nigerian youths.
According to him, the players’ achievement reflected the hard work and commitment of the team, coaches, technical crew and other officials who contributed to the historic success.
“Your courage, determination, discipline, teamwork and fighting spirit have brought immense joy and honour to our nation.
“You have demonstrated that with talent, hard work and belief, no dream is beyond reach,” Akpabio said.
He noted that the young players had not only won a trophy but had also inspired millions of Nigerian and African girls to believe in their abilities and aspire to greater achievements.
The Senate President added that the team’s success had raised Nigeria’s flag high and demonstrated that young African women could compete successfully on the global stage.
“You are our pride, our champions and our Golden Girls. You have not only won a trophy; you have won the hearts of millions of Nigerians and inspired a generation of young girls to dream big,” he said.
Akpabio extended his congratulations to the players, coaches, technical crew and everyone involved in securing the victory.
“The world has heard our victory song!” he declared.
