By ANGEL NWOKOCHA, Staff Reporter, Abuja
As the defeat of the Brazilian U-17 women’s team by Nigeria’s Flamingos in the 2026 World Cup, sparks joy among Nigerians, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, (NDC), has joined in commending the female U-17 national football team, on their qualification for the first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final by an African team.
Flamingos soared into history by drubbing Samba Queens of Brazil 3-1, in a match that the dreaded South Americans had no chance. It was the Brazilians’ first loss in the competition in Morocco.
The party bolstered their confidence saying, the NDC and Nigerians are fully behind you.
The NDC emphasised that its Presidential candidate for the January 16 2027 election, Mr Peter Obi is “coming, joy to Nigerians despite the failures of the APC”.
The NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, Esq, in a statement praised the young ladies for their resilience that saw them rising from a 2-1 loss to Poland in their opening game at the competition to demolishing opponents.
You did our country proud. Your victories have lifted Nigerians from the hunger, poverty, and sadness that the ruinous policies of the ruling party has imposed on them.
The journey to the final was impressive and deep. The 3-1 defeat of two-time U17 champions, DPR Korea in the group stage, was DPR Korea’s first loss in eight years.
Then, the Flamingos dealt with a line up of South Americans – Mexico 2-1 in the Round of 16, Venezuela 1-0 in the quarter-finals then Brazil 3-1.As they prepare for Saturday’s grand final against Japan, the NDC National Publicity Secretary advised the team to focus on the final and bring the Cup home.
