Nigeria’s Flamingos proudly receive the FIFA Fair Play Award at the U-17 Women’s World Cup, celebrating their sportsmanship on the global stage.
Nigeria’s Flamingos received the Fair Play award at the recently concluded FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
Bankole Olowookere’s team was recognized for their exemplary conduct in the tournament.
The Flamingos received the fewest bookings during the competition.
The West Africans were defeated 2-0 by the United States of America in the quarterfinals, resulting in their elimination.
The Nigerian girls triumphed in all three group games but eventually fell to the Americans’ firepower.
North Korea secured the title by defeating Spain 4-3 in a penalty shootout during the final.
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