President Bola Tinubu has rewarded each member of Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with ₦100 million following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The President also approved ₦100 million for the team’s head coach, while members of the technical crew are to receive ₦50 million each.
The rewards were announced by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, when she received the victorious players and their officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on behalf of the President.
The First Lady congratulated the players for their outstanding performance, describing their achievement as a source of pride for Nigeria.
She also disclosed that the money would be kept in trust for the young players in designated banks.
The presidential reward comes after the Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco, to become the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria’s historic victory was secured through goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, while Japan managed a late consolation goal.
The latest reward is separate from the Senate’s ₦100 million donation announced on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio in recognition of the team’s achievement.
The Flamingos had also received a $50,000 donation from private sponsor Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu following their victory.
The presidential recognition and financial rewards add to the growing celebrations surrounding the young champions, whose triumph has marked a major milestone in Nigerian and African women’s football.
