FIFA WWC U17: NFF President, ex Super Falcons Coach, Others commend Flamingo heroic victory

President, Nigeria Soccer Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, Atlanta Olympics gold medallist, Dosu Joseph and ex-Tremendous Falcons coach, Ismaila Mabo, have praised the Flamingos for his or her historic achievement on the U-17 Girls’s World Cup in India.

Flamingos claimed the bronze medal on the U-17 Girls’s World Cup in India on Sunday, after defeating Germany 3-2 on penalties.

It’s the most important achievement by the nation at that stage of soccer, having solely managed a quarter-final end because the competitors started in 2008.

The Nigerians had been up 3-0 however the Germans staged a dramatic comeback late on to tie the loser’s last 3-3.

The sport went into penalties afterwards and the Flamingos had been fortunate this time round, after dropping to Colombia via the shoot-out lottery within the semi-finals.

Blessing Sunday, Etim and Participant-of-The-Match Ajakaye all scored from the spot for Flamingos however defender Tumininu Adeshina’s miss didn’t matter as Pauliner Bartz fluffed the essential kick for Germany.

NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau, who was with the staff in India from the quarter-final stage, mentioned, “It is a victory for the federal government and good individuals of Nigeria. The women and their technical and administrative crew did very effectively to win one thing from this event and provides Nigerians pleasure. I commend their dedication and dedication to a noble purpose.”

Retired Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Joseph mentioned, “I congratulate the ladies for successful the bronze medal on the U-17 Girls’s World Cup.

“They’ve finished effectively as a result of after they had been going for the event, no one anticipated them to get to this stage, however they fought arduous and acquired themselves into the semi-finals.

“I’m comfortable for them and Nigerians are additionally pleased with their efficiency. Successful the bronze at a World Cup event isn’t a simple feat, kudos to the coaches.”

Mabo hailed the Flamingos and known as on the Nigeria Soccer Federation to provide extra consideration to ladies’s soccer.

“I’m very comfortable for the Flamingos and I feel we’re making it now. It’s left for the NFF and the Federal Authorities to make sure that ladies’s soccer will get the specified recognition,” Mabo mentioned.

“Flamingos have finished Nigerians proud and we ought to be happy with them. This has by no means occurred earlier than and now, it has occurred. I imagine that if the ladies are inspired they’ll win extra medals for the nation.”

Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere expressed pleasure over his aspect’s bronze medal win.

“I’m a really comfortable man; we didn’t go away India empty-handed. It has been a terrific event with numerous classes learnt. We give God the glory.”

The staff’s outing additionally generated reactions on-line.

Bolarinwa Olajideb tweeted, “Kizz Daniel’s buga enjoying within the stadium. Congratulations Naija!! Tremendous Flamingos.”

Azeezat Olaoluwa added, “They did it! It’s bronze for Nigeria. Properly finished women.”

TOBI @Tohbig1 acknowledged, “By no means knew a time will come once we will beat the German staff to raise a medal. This staff did!!!

Congratulations flamingos!!!!

Implausible event , effectively deserved victory!!!! Y’all elevate your glasses within the air, celebration worthy.”

The Flamingos will return to Nigeria on Tuesday.