Senate President Godswill Akpabio has presented the Senate’s ₦100 million pledge to Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Akpabio made the presentation at a reception held in Abuja in honour of the team, where he congratulated the players, coaches and officials for becoming the first African side to win the tournament.
He praised the Flamingos for recovering from their opening defeat to record six consecutive victories and lift the trophy, describing their achievement as a source of pride for Nigeria and an inspiration to young girls across the continent.
The Senate President also acknowledged the contributions of the coaching crew, officials, parents and guardians, saying the team’s success reflected their collective sacrifices and commitment.
