He described the victory as only the beginning and assured the players that the country’s commitment to supporting them would endure.

The victorious Flamingos at the Senate on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos’ World Cup triumph as a symbol of national hope and a positive sign for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Akpabio, while congratulating the players on their achievement, urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other stakeholders in the sports sector to learn from the team’s success and sustain their development.

He appealed to the NFF to keep the team together, provide adequate welfare and organise regular competitions to sharpen the players’ skills.

The Senate President also expressed hope that the players would eventually progress to the senior national team, the Super Falcons, and compete for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

He described the victory as only the beginning and assured the players that the country’s commitment to supporting them would endure.

Akpabio also linked the team’s triumph to the forthcoming elections, saying the victory was an encouraging sign for Tinubu and his administration.

“The timing of this victory coincides with the upcoming elections. The fact that you have won means that we have won the next election. For the President to receive this trophy from you means that he will receive the next election next year,” he said.

He urged the NFF and other stakeholders to learn from the team’s achievement, adding, “Things are changing. NFF and NSC must learn from what the girls team has done.”

Akpabio further appealed to the football federation and other stakeholders to prioritise the players’ welfare and organise regular competitions to improve their skills.

“Do everything to keep this team together. Welfare and competitions must be organised for you to sharpen your skills,” he said.