President Bola Tinubu will host Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The reception is scheduled to hold at 1pm at the State House, according to reports.
The Flamingos arrived in Abuja on Monday with the trophy after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final played in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday.
Their victory made Nigeria the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The team had initially been expected to attend a presidential reception shortly after returning to the country, but the event was postponed because of the President’s schedule.
Tinubu had congratulated the players following their triumph, describing the achievement as a source of pride for Nigeria.
The Senate also announced a N100 million donation to the team on Tuesday in recognition of their historic achievement.
The presidential reception will provide an opportunity for the government to formally celebrate the players and officials for their performance at the tournament.
