Lead City University has celebrated Akeem Busari for guiding the Flamingos to make history at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, in Rabat, Morocco.

The Flamingos lifted the trophy by beating Japan 2-1 in the final of the tournament with goals by Awau Bashiru and Olubebe Umejiaku, while Fuki Ito pulled one back for the Little Nadeshiko.

Nigeria thus became the first women’s team from Nigeria and Africa to win a FIFA competition, as well as becoming the first African country to win FIFA World Cups in both U17 men and women categories.

The university, in a statement on Tuesday, said, “Lead City University is immensely proud to celebrate one of its own as he makes history! Coach Akeem Ishola Busari, an alumnus of Lead City University, has etched his name in Nigerian and African football history after leading Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Football Team, the Flamingos, to their maiden FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.

“Remarkably, Coach Busari achieved this historic feat just seven months after his appointment as head coach of the Flamingos by the Nigeria Football Federation in April 2026.

“A graduate of Lead City University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical and Health Education in 2012, Coach Busari exemplifies the possibilities that come with dedication, professional competence, leadership and a commitment to excellence.”