Nigeria’s U-17 Ladies’s Nationwide Crew, the Flamingos, have safely arrived in Abuja following their participation on the FIFA U-17 Ladies’s World Cup in Morocco.
Crew Media Officer, Erenayo Dorcas Koki, confirmed that the group touched down on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Worldwide Airport, Abuja, at precisely 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning, arriving from Casablanca.
“The Flamingos have landed! Sure, our World Cup journey has come to an finish, however actually not the tip of our progress. The teachings realized will gasoline our drive to return stronger and higher within the subsequent version,” Koki acknowledged in an replace shared on Friday morning.
The Flamingos represented Nigeria with satisfaction and resilience all through the match, showcasing dedication and teamwork regardless of their marketing campaign coming to an early finish.
The expertise, in line with group officers, shall be essential in shaping the following era of feminine soccer stars within the nation.
Earlier than their departure from Morocco, the gamers and officers had a memorable time out in Rabat on Thursday, the place they visited a number of historic and cultural landmarks, together with the King’s Palace and the mausoleum of the late King Mohammed V.
The tour provided the younger gamers an opportunity to unwind and replicate on their experiences each on and off the pitch.
The group departed their resort for the airport by 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, forward of their scheduled 5:00 a.m. flight to Abuja.
Because the Flamingos settle again house, officers have promised continued updates on the group’s actions and post-tournament plans. For now, it’s a well-deserved relaxation and reflection interval for Nigeria’s promising younger stars.
