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BREAKING: Tinubu gifts N100m each to Flamingos winning U-17 World Cup
President Bola Tinubu has announced a cash reward of ₦100 million for each member of Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The announcement was made on Wednesday when the players and their coaching officials visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
According to Daily Trust, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announced the reward on behalf of the President, congratulating the team for making the country proud through their performance at the tournament.
She disclosed that the money would be kept in trust for the young players in designated banks.
The team’s head coach was also announced as a recipient of ₦100 million, while each member of the technical crew would receive ₦50 million.
The Flamingos secured the historic title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the competition held in Morocco.
The victory marked a major achievement for Nigerian women’s football, with the team bringing home the country’s first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
The reward forms part of the Federal Government’s recognition of the players and officials for their achievement on the international stage.
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