By Divine Sam
President Bola Tinubu has announced a ₦100 million reward for each member of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, disclosed the reward on Wednesday in Abuja during a reception for the victorious players and their coaching staff at the Presidential Villa.
She said the money would be kept in trust for the young players in selected banks.
The reward package also covers the team’s technical crew. Head coach, Busari Hakeem, is to receive ₦100 million, while each member of the technical team will get ₦50 million.
The presidential reward comes after the Flamingos secured the world title with a 2-1 victory over Japan in the final, marking a significant achievement for Nigerian women’s football.
The triumph has further placed the young players in the spotlight, following their impressive performance on the global stage.
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