All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Director-General of the party's campaign in Kwara South, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi, has congratulated football coach Akeem Ishola Busari following Nigeria's historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

Adeyemi described Coach Busari's contribution to the Flamingos' World Cup campaign as a moment of pride for Kwara State, particularly the Igbomina land and the people of Kwara South.

Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, made history on Saturday, November 7, 2026, defeating Japan 2-1 to become the first African nation to lift the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup trophy.

In a congratulatory statement, Adeyemi popularly known as Akikanju Omo expressed satisfaction that Busari, an indigene of Igbo-Owu in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, served on the technical crew during the world title victory.

He noted that the coach's achievement underscores the potential within Kwara South and serves as an encouragement for young people across local communities to pursue international success.

"This is more than a football victory; it is a moment of pride for every Kwaran, every Igbomina son and daughter, and indeed every Nigerian. Seeing one of our own contribute to an achievement of such global significance is a source of immense joy and inspiration," Adeyemi stated.

The APC chieftain praised the Flamingos for their discipline and team spirit throughout the tournament, describing the accomplishment as a major milestone for women's football in Africa.

Adeyemi further emphasized the need to expand grassroots sports development, calling on stakeholders to enhance talent identification, mentorship, and sports infrastructure to enable young people from rural areas to showcase their abilities on global platforms.