President Bola Tinubu has announced a major financial reward for Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic success at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Under the reward package announced on Wednesday, each member of the Flamingos squad will receive ₦100 million in recognition of the team’s achievement at the global competition. The announcement was made by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, when the players and their coaching officials visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Mrs Tinubu disclosed that the money allocated to the young footballers would be kept in trust for them in selected banks. The arrangement is intended to ensure that the funds are held on behalf of the players rather than handed over to them directly at the reception.
The financial package also extends to members of the team’s coaching and technical departments. Head coach Hakeem Busari is expected to receive ₦100 million, matching the amount allocated to each player, while every member of the technical crew will be rewarded with ₦50 million.
The presidential recognition follows the Flamingos’ remarkable campaign in Morocco, where they secured the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final. Their victory marked a historic achievement for Nigeria and African football, as the team became the first African side to win the tournament.
The triumph attracted widespread recognition, with the players and their officials receiving acknowledgements for their performance throughout the competition. Tinubu’s reward package adds to the celebrations surrounding the team’s success and recognises the contributions of both the players and the coaching staff.
The announcement at the Presidential Villa represents a substantial financial commitment to the young footballers, with each squad member set to benefit from the ₦100 million allocation. Busari and the technical crew will also receive their respective rewards under the package unveiled by the First Lady.
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