Monimichele Hails Flamingos, Attributes Victory to Good Preparations on Quality Turf.
The Flamingos defeated Nigeria’s Flamingos victory at the just concluded FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco, has been attributed to proper preparations under very conducive atmosphere and facilities.
The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat to emerge champions, becoming the first African nation to win the women’s U-17 global tournament.
Nigeria took the lead through Awawu Bashiru in the 39th minute, while Oluebube Umejiaku doubled the advantage two minutes into the second half.
Japan’s Fuki Ito reduced the deficit in the 80th minute, but the Nigerian side held on to secure a landmark victory first time victory for Africa. Speaking yesterday on Flamingos victory, Nigeria’s stadium facility expert, Ebi Egbe, attributed the team’s success to the result of training on quality turf under a good manager. Egbe who is the Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Sports Facility Limited, the company that constructed the Remo Stadium turf in Ikenne where Flamingos honed their skills before leaving for the tournament in Morocco, Insisted that the facility played a major role in the success of the team. “The Flamingos’ example illustrates the importance of proper preparation ahead of major competitions.
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