Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos on their victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, calling for national recognition of the team’s achievement.
In a statement he issued on Sunday and posted on his official Facebook page, Kalu also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to honour Enyimba International Football Club of Aba for its historic back-to-back CAF Champions League victories in 2003 and 2004.
Kalu recalled that his administration honoured and rewarded Enyimba following the victories but expressed regret that the club did not receive similar recognition from the Federal Government.
Kalu said, “I warmly congratulate our gallant Flamingos on their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. By becoming the first African team to win the tournament, they have brought immense pride to Nigeria and deserve to be honoured for this remarkable achievement.
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