President Bola Tinubu has announced a reward of ₦100 million each for members of the national Under-17 Women’s Football Team, the Flamingos, in recognition of their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The announcement was made by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who received the players and crew on behalf of the President at a reception held in their honour at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday afternoon.
The First Lady disclosed that each player would receive ₦100 million in the form of savings certificates, while the team’s head coach would receive ₦100 million in cash and each member of the technical crew ₦50 million in cash.
Mrs Tinubu celebrated the young footballers for bringing honour and pride to Nigeria, describing their achievement as a testament to the determination, resilience, and exceptional talent of Nigerian girls on the global sporting stage.
The reception provided an opportunity for the First Lady to recognise the team’s outstanding performance and celebrate the players and officials whose collective efforts secured the historic triumph for the country.
The Flamingos made history on Saturday, November 7, 2026, after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final played in Rabat, Morocco, becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The victory has further strengthened Nigeria’s standing in women’s football and demonstrated the potential for sustained investment in grassroots sports development and female athletes.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, explained that the decision to present the girls with savings bonds rather than cash was deliberate and designed to protect the long-term interests of players who are mostly teenagers.
He said, “There is no need to flood them with money that can distort their career.
