Flamingos Coach Bankole Olowookere Speaks After Leading Nigeria to Bronze at FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

• Flamingos coach Bankole Olowookere has thanked Nigerians for their support during the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
• Nigeria finished third in the competition in India, having defeated Germany in the third-place play-off game
• According to the tactician, his team went, saw and achieved - and he has applauded fans for their support

Following the conclusion of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, where Nigeria finished third, the Flamingos coach Bankole Olowookere has expressed happiness.

Even though the team surrendered their 3-0 lead against Germany to end the play-offs 3-3 in regulation time, the Flamingos eventually took home bronze with a 3-2 win after a penalty shootout.

It was the first time Nigeria made a podium finish at the competition, since making their debut at the maiden edition in 2008.

Celebrating his team’s achievement, Olowookere thanked Nigerians for their support. He said, as per Complete Sports:

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“We came, we saw, and we achieved! Thank you Nigerians, for your endless support. Thank you God, You made this."

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Meanwhile, shortly after the victory over Germany, the Nigerian team celebrated in the lobby of their hotel by dancing to the current hit track Cough by Kizz Daniel.

The Nigerian singer continues his music campaign with this super exciting harmony, which is said to serenade minds and ears.

Kizz Daniel has been making a lot of effort and has certainly been trying his best to ensure his audience never runs out of good melodies to listen to.

Now the iconic dance from Cough was recreated in India by the history-making Flamingos, right after their win over Germany in third place play-off of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.

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Ahmed Musa splashes cash on Flamingos

Sports Brief earlier reported that the captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ahmed Musa has announced a reward of N3million to the Flamingos, following their historic feat at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.

Against all odds, Flamingos finished third, defeating Germany in the third-place play-off to claim bronze on Sunday afternoon.

Having won bronze, Musa announced that the sum of N3million is waiting for the girls as soon as they arrive in Abuja.