Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has lauded the Flamingos following their triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

Nigeria’s Flamingos made history by becoming the first African team to lift the trophy after defeating Japan in the final.

Despite their disappointing start to the tournament, which saw them lose to Poland in their opening game, Nigeria bounced back strongly, beating Puerto Rico and North Korea to progress from the group stage.

The Flamingos later dispatched Mexico and Venezuela before securing a commanding 3-1 victory over Brazil in the semi-final.

Nigeria took a two-goal lead in the final through goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku before Japan reduced the deficit through Fuki Ito.

The Flamingos held on to secure a historic victory and ensure the trophy remained on the African continent.

In a post on X, Oliseh commended the team for their football intelligence and hunger to succeed.

"Congratulations, Flamingos. I saw almost every game, and the North Korea game was my favourite. You just made my year!

"These girls have pace, football intelligence, hunger to succeed, and great team spirit.

"May God surprise you positively, just as you surprised us, Nigerians. Bravo, sisters! The world applauds you," Oliseh wrote on X.

Abeg these girls sabi play Ball! Congratulations Flamingos, i saw almost every game and the North Korea game was my favourite. You just made my year! These girls got pace,football intelligence, hunger to succeed, and a great team spirit. May God surprise you positively like you did us, Nigerians. Bravo sisters! The world applauds you!

— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) November 8, 2026