Victorious Flamingos Depart Rabat Today, Hit Abuja Tomorrow

By Harry Awurumibe, just back from Morocco

Still basking in the euphoria of of their 2-1 defeat of hard fighting Little Nadeshiko of Japan in the epic final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup thus becoming the first African country to lift the coveted trophy, the victorious Flamingos will leave Rabat later today to commence their trip back to Nigeria tomorrow.

The Nigerian delegation made up of 21 players, coaching crew led by Busari Hakeem Ishola, backroom staff and top officers of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will depart Morocco in the wee hours of Monday, November 9 aboard Royal Air Maroc flight AT 587 Boeing 737 Max which will touchdown at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja by 5:50 am local time.

The Nigerian will depart Mohammed VI Football Complex Hostel in Salé, Rabat later Sunday night for Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport for airport formalities which take about three hours prior to flight departure.

Although the itinerary of the Flamingos in Abuja has not been announced by the NFF and parent body National Sports Commission (NSC), there are indications that the team may be received at the Presidential Villa but they will first be lodged in a hotel to freshen up from the long trip.