India 2022: Sunday Dare Salutes Historic Flamingos’ Semifinal Berth

The Honourable Sports activities Minister Sunday Dare has congratulated the Nigerian U17 Ladies’s soccer crew, Flamingos for his or her historic qualification for the semifinals of the continuing FIFA U17 Ladies’s World Cup in India.

Nigeria beat one of many event’s favorites the USA of America 4-3 on penalties after taking part in to a 1-1 draw at full time on Friday.

The victory has ensured Nigeria’s best-ever efficiency within the competitors as she had by no means gone past the quarter-final stage in earlier editions.

In his congratulatory message to the crew, the Sports activities Minister urged the Flamingos to not relaxation on their oars and thrive to go all the way in which.

“I salute your braveness and tenacity. You’ve got made historical past and performed the nation proud. We’ve by no means reached this stage earlier than so congratulations on reaching this feat.

“I need to problem you to not relaxation in your oars. The trophy is in sight. Please preserve your focus and preserve thriving for the final word purpose which is to win your subsequent sport after which the one after it. Imagine in your self. It’s doable,” the Minister concluded.

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