President Bola Tinubu has announced a cash reward of N100 million for each member of Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic victory at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu when she hosted the victorious team and their technical crew at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Flamingos made history after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final in Morocco to lift the trophy and emerge world champions.
Celebrating the team’s achievement, the First Lady said the President had approved the rewards in recognition of their outstanding performance and the honour they had brought to Nigeria on the global stage.
Under the reward package, each player will receive N100 million, while the head coach will also receive N100 million.
Members of the technical crew will each receive N50 million for their contributions to the team’s successful campaign.
Oluremi Tinubu said the money would be kept in designated bank accounts in trust for the beneficiaries.
The reception at the Presidential Villa also provided an opportunity to celebrate the players, coaches and officials whose efforts helped Nigeria secure the historic title.
The Flamingos’ victory over Japan marked a significant milestone for Nigerian women’s football and added another memorable achievement to the country’s sporting history.
