LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES COACH AKEEM BUSARI FOLLOWING HISTORIC FLAMINGOS WORLD CUP TRIUMPH
Lead City University has celebrated its distinguished alumnus, Coach Akeem Ishola Busari, following his historic achievement of leading Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Football Team, the Flamingos, to their maiden FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.
The university announced the celebration in a congratulatory message published on its official Facebook account, describing the triumph as a moment of immense pride for the institution and the Nigerian football community.
The Flamingos made history on Saturday, November 7, 2026, defeating Japan 2–1 in the final in Morocco to clinch the global title. The victory also made Nigeria the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
In a remarkable coaching achievement, Busari guided the young Nigerian side to the historic victory barely seven months after his appointment as head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in April 2026.
Coach Busari is a graduate of Lead City University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical and Health Education in 2012.
Commending his accomplishment, the university noted that his success demonstrates the value of dedication, professional competence, leadership and commitment to excellence, while showcasing the capacity of its graduates to make outstanding contributions across different professional fields on the global stage.
The institution further described the triumph as a significant milestone for Nigerian football and a moment of honour for the Lead City University community.
Congratulating the coach, the university said his achievement had not only made Nigeria proud but had also inspired a new generation of young footballers and brought distinction to his alma mater.
The historic victory marks a new chapter in Nigerian women’s football, with Coach Busari earning recognition for leading the Flamingos to an unprecedented global achievement.
