Dare pledges FG’s support for Flamingos

Published by:Susan Enoma Iyioma
Edited by:Tolulope Onifade.

Following their historic bronze medal win at the just concluded FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has said the Federal Government will provide maximum support and encouragement to the Nigeria Football Federation to help in the progress of the young girls becoming world champions.

This pledge was contained in the remarks of the minister as he hosted the bronze medallists at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on Tuesday.

The Bankole Olooweker’s tutored side defeated European champions Germany 3-2 on penalties after the full-time score ended 3-3.

It’s the biggest achievement by the country at the cadet level of football, having only managed a quarter-final finish since the competition began in 2008.

The team arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday and the minister during his welcome address assured that the NFF will continue to get government supports as the players graduate from one level to another.

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