President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, with N100 million for each player following their triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, when the players and their coaching officials visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Flamingos secured the title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the tournament held in Morocco.
Speaking during the reception, the First Lady said the gesture was in recognition of the team’s outstanding performance and the pride they had brought to the country.
She disclosed that the money would be kept in trust for the young champions in designated banks.
The team’s head coach was also awarded N100 million, while members of the technical crew will each receive N50 million.
The presidential reward follows the Flamingos’ impressive campaign, which culminated in Nigeria’s victory on the global stage.
Details later.
