Former Governor of Abia State and Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for their win at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. He is calling for the team to be recognized nationally for their achievement.
In a statement he shared on Sunday via his official Facebook page, Kalu also urged President Bola Tinubu to honor Enyimba International Football Club of Aba. He wants recognition for the club's historic back-to-back wins in the CAF Champions League in 2003 and 2004.
Kalu remembered that his government celebrated and rewarded Enyimba after their victories. He expressed disappointment that the Federal Government did not give the club the same recognition.
Kalu said, "I warmly congratulate our gallant Flamingos on their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. By becoming the first African team to win the tournament, they have brought immense pride to Nigeria and deserve to be honored for this remarkable achievement.
"As we celebrate our young champions, I also appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to extend national recognition to Enyimba International FC of Aba, which made history by winning the CAF Champions League back-to-back in 2003 and 2004, thus becoming the first Nigerian club to achieve that feat.
"As Governor of Abia State at the time, my administration honored and rewarded the team. Regrettably, that historic achievement did not receive the recognition it deserved from the Federal Government.
"It is never too late to honor excellence by a nation that celebrates its heroes, past and present, inspires future generations to achieve greatness."
Enyimba won the CAF Champions League in 2003 and defended their title in 2004. They became the first Nigerian club to win Africa’s top club competition.
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