Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Abuja after winning the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and are due to celebrate their success with a trophy parade across the Federal Capital Territory.
The Akeem Busari-led team landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 5:50 a.m. local time on Monday after travelling from Rabat on a Royal Air Maroc flight.
Flamingos secured the title by beating Japan 2-1 in the final, which was played last Saturday at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco.
The players and officials left the Moroccan capital in the early hours of Monday, completing their journey back to Nigeria after their triumphant campaign.
A victory roadshow is scheduled to take place later on Monday, with the team expected to carry the trophy through several major areas of Abuja.
The parade will start around Eagle Square and the Federal Secretariat in the Central Business District. From there, the procession will pass through Julius Berger Roundabout and Wuse Market before continuing towards Maitama, Asokoro and Apo.
An official reception for the world champions will be held on a later date because of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s busy schedule.
Tinubu is currently involved in campaign activities ahead of next year’s presidential election.