Uga to the World: Onyendu Nwoye Hails Flamingos’ Oluebube for Winning Adidas Golden Ball at 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The Onyendu Ndigbo of Ejigbo and Bobaselu of Ejigbo Land, Dr Alex Nwoye, has joined other prominent sons and daughters of Uga in Anambra State to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Nigeria’s Flamingos star, Oluebube Umejiaku, from Umuoru, Uga, who won the Adidas Golden Ball at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Oluebube’s remarkable achievement came as Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in the final of the tournament, with the Uga-born football star earning recognition for her outstanding performance throughout the competition.
Dr Nwoye expressed delight that the talented Flamingos star had not only won the prestigious Adidas Golden Ball but had also emerged as the tournament’s Best Player after scoring four goals during the competition.
Oluebube further distinguished herself by winning the Player of the Match award, becoming the first African woman to win the Golden Ball at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
While rejoicing with Ndi Uga over the well-deserved honour, Dr Nwoye, popularly known as Duru Ochiriozuo na Uga, described the achievement as a source of pride and inspiration to the community.
The sports enthusiast and passionate admirer of Oluebube called on other Nigerian youths of Uga extraction to emulate the young footballer’s dedication, discipline and determination by engaging in meaningful ventures that would bring honour and development to Uga and Nigeria as a whole.
“I join all Uga community both at home and in diaspora to celebrate our sister on her Golden Ball honour.”
He wished Oluebube continued success in her football career, expressing confidence that her achievement would inspire a new generation of talented youths from Uga to pursue their dreams and make their community proud.
