President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a cash reward of ₦100 million for each player of the national women’s U-17 football team, the Flamingos, in recognition of their historic victory at the World Cup.
The announcement was made by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday during a grand reception hosted for the players and coaching staff at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The triumphant Nigerian squad secured the prestigious global trophy in Morocco after defeating Japan 2-1 in a thrilling final match.
Praising the team’s resilience and stellar performance, the First Lady expressed immense national pride and confirmed that the cash rewards will be securely kept in trust for the young champions in designated banking institutions.
In addition to the players’ awards, the head coach of the Flamingos received ₦100 million, while members of the technical crew were each awarded ₦50 million for their vital contributions to the team’s success.
