Abuja:Coach Hakeem Busari of Nigeria’s Flamingos attributed their victory in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to the team’s adherence to strategic instructions.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Busari expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance during a media interaction in Abuja. He highlighted that the team executed game plans meticulously, which resulted in their championship win. Busari emphasized that each match had a specific plan that the players followed, often reminding them from the sidelines to stick to these strategies.
Busari explained that he motivated his players by predicting outcomes based on their adherence to the plans, stating, “I told them if you played according to this particular plan, we are scoring four goals. If you stick to the plan, we are getting the win.” He noted that the team’s consistent execution of these plans was evident in their positive gestures toward him during matches.
Looking ahead, Busari mentioned that they are awaiting directives from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on future plans. He also expressed gratitude for the successful tournament, giving credit to divine support.
Golden ball winner Oluebube Umejiaku shared that her decisive goal against Japan was a direct result of Busari’s halftime advice. She explained that she adjusted her approach in the second half, which led to her scoring the winning goal.
Team captain Chidi Harmony remarked that the World Cup victory is merely the beginning for the team. She emphasized their desire to learn from their experiences and continue winning more trophies for Nigeria.