The former Super Eagles captain says the U-17 World Cup winners prove home based talent is thriving, and wants the federation to build a wider pathway behind them.
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Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has hailed Nigeria’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup winners, saying their success proves “Our country is not dead”, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. He also warned the Nigeria Football Federation against holding the squad back by treating it as a closed group.
Oliseh was especially pleased that many of the Flamingos came through Nigeria’s domestic football system. He called the win a powerful answer to critics who keep questioning home based players.
He said the triumph must become a turning point for grassroots development, not just another moment of celebration. Oliseh wants the players’ story publicised widely to inspire other young talents. Readers wanting quick answers about betting offers can read this Bet9ja promo code FAQ.
He warned the NFF not to concentrate only on the winning squad. He said the federation should keep the girls together but also bring in more players, because a closed group risks becoming elitist.
Oliseh believes adding fresh talent would let the champions’ experience rub off on other players. That, he said, would build a stronger base for Nigeria’s future women’s national teams.
Nigeria beat Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat on November 7 to become the first African nation to win the tournament. Senate President Godswill Akpabio also urged the NFF to keep the squad together when the Senate announced its reward. New Bet9ja users can look up YOHAIG code for Bet9ja beginners.
On Wednesday, November 11, President Bola Tinubu rewarded each player with a ₦100 million Federal Government savings bond. The head coach received ₦100 million in cash, and other members of the technical crew got ₦50 million each. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announced the rewards and said the players’ money would be held in trust for them.
Rewards are a good start, but the harder work is building the pathway. Will the NFF listen to Oliseh’s warning?
The Flamingos will soon move on to older age groups, and the standard they set will not be easy to match. Fans following Nigerian women’s football can see the Bet9ja bonus summary.
Oliseh’s message is clear: preserve the winning foundation and open the door to new talent.
📌 Did You Know?
- Oliseh captained the Super Eagles and later coached the team.
- The savings bonds given to the Flamingos are reported to run for five years.
- After the Super Falcons won the 2025 WAFCON, President Tinubu announced $100,000 for each player and a three-bedroom apartment in Abuja.
- Oluebube Umejiaku won the Golden Ball and dedicated it to Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
- Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 39th minute of the final against Japan.
