Tinubu Rewards Flamingos with N100m Each for U-17 World Cup Triumph

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded each member of Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with a N100 million savings certificate following their triumph at the 2027 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The team secured the title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the competition, bringing glory to Nigeria.

The announcement was made on Wednesday by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, when the players, coaches and other members of the delegation visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Speaking on behalf of the President, the First Lady said the reward was in recognition of the team’s outstanding performance and a demonstration of the nation’s pride in their achievement.

She explained that each player would receive a N100 million savings certificate, with the funds to be held in trust in designated bank accounts until they were old enough to manage the money.

The head coach of the team was also awarded N100 million in cash, while members of the technical crew would each receive N50 million.

Mrs Tinubu congratulated the young champions and urged them to remain humble, prayerful and committed to their aspirations, regardless of their achievements.

She also encouraged them to remember the unity and faith they demonstrated throughout their journey to winning the trophy.