?The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their impressive semi-final victory over Brazil to secure a spot in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

?In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas praised the youngsters for their patriotic performance and for calling positive global attention to the nation as exemplary sports ambassadors.

He noted that the team’s outstanding run in the tournament has gladdened the hearts of football-loving Nigerians across the globe.

?Ahead of the final clash against Japan, Speaker Abbas urged the Flamingos to maintain high levels of discipline, commitment, and resilience, expressing strong optimism that the team will cap off their remarkable campaign by bringing the trophy home.

?The Speaker also commended the management and technical crew of the team for their dedication, reassuring stakeholders that the Federal Government remains committed to providing the necessary support and enabling environment for Nigerian sports talents to excel on the global stage.