Kanu Hails Flamingos After Historic U-17 World Cup Triumph

Nigerian football legend Nwankwo Kanu has congratulated the Flamingos after their 2-1 victory over Japan in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final. He said the team had made Nigeria proud and inspired a generation of young girls. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku secured the win. The Flamingos became the first Nigerian U-17 women’s team to win the tournament and the first African side to claim the title. After losing their opening match to Poland, the team bounced back with wins over Puerto Rico and North Korea to reach the knockout stage.

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