Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio Celebrates Three Akwa Ibom Women After Flamingos’ Historic U-17 World Cup Win
Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio has congratulated Mary Dunstan Akpan and two other Akwa Ibom women for their contributions to Nigeria’s victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The organisation described the triumph as a landmark for Nigerian and African football, noting that Nigeria became the first African country to win the tournament. The group praised Akpan, an Ikot Abasi-born player, for her performances. It also recognised Arit Robert Effiong, who served as team secretary, and Charity Etim Godwin, the Flamingos’ physiotherapist. Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio said the three women’s roles highlighted the talent of Akwa Ibom people, especially young women. It urged stakeholders to recognise their achievements and create more opportunities for young people in sports and other fields.
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