President Bola Tinubu has announced a cash reward of N100 million for each member of Nigeria’s Flamingos following their victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The announcement was made on Wednesday when the victorious players and their coaching officials visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced the reward on behalf of the President, saying the country was proud of the young champions for their achievement on the international stage.
She disclosed that the money would be kept in trust for the players in designated banks to secure their rewards.
The team’s head coach will also receive N100 million, while members of the technical crew have been promised N50 million each.
The Flamingos clinched the title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the tournament held in Morocco.
The victory marks a major achievement for Nigerian women’s football, with the young players earning national recognition for their performance at the global competition.
