India 2022: President Buhari to host Flamingos after historic feat

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) will host Nigeria's U-17 women's team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja following a successful outing at the FIFA World Cup in India.

The Flamingos finished as 2nd runners-up at the just-ended tournament clinching a bronze medal after beating Germany 3-2 in the shootouts.

Coach Olowookere Bankole's team became the first Nigerian side to reach the semi-final of the tournament after beating USA 4-3 in the shootouts in the quarterfinals.

The team also achieved another historic feat by becoming the first African side to win a medal at the competition.

In a statement, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), disclosed that the Presidency will meet the team at a later date.

“The Presidency will host the team at a later date,” the statement read.

The team arrived in the country on Tuesday, November 1.

WDN