President Tinubu Celebrates Flamingos’ World Cup Victory

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the Flamingos’ recent victory in the Under-17 World Cup, with reports indicating that he received the team in a reception at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday. According to multiple sources, including Voice of Nigeria and Head Topics, the President was seen congratulating the team and presenting them with a plaque to commemorate their achievement. The Senate has also reportedly pledged a reward of ₦100 million for the team, although it’s unclear when this will be disbursed. The Flamingos, who are coached by Manu Garba, defeated Peru 2-0 in the final match of the tournament, which took place in Brazil. The team’s victory is being hailed as a major triumph for Nigerian football, and President Tinubu’s celebration is a clear sign of the government’s support for the sport. However, not everyone is pleased with the government’s response. The Nigerian Sports Commission (NSC) has accused former presidential candidate Peter Obi of politicising the team’s victory, and has demanded an apology from him.