Tinubu rewards victorious Flamingos players with N100m each

President Bola Tinubu has announced a N100 million cash reward for each member of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, disclosed the reward on Wednesday in Abuja when the victorious players and their coaching staff visited the Presidential Villa.

She explained that the financial reward would be placed in trust for the young footballers in selected banks to secure their funds and support their future.

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Under the presidential reward package, head coach Busari Hakeem will also receive N100 million in recognition of his role in guiding the team to the historic achievement.

Additionally, each member of the technical crew will receive N50 million.

The announcement represents a major financial recognition of the players’ efforts and achievement on the international stage, while underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to celebrating sporting excellence.

The Flamingos’ triumph has brought renewed attention to women’s football in Nigeria, particularly the development of young talents and the importance of sustained investment in grassroots sports.

The reward package is expected to provide financial support to the young players as they continue their football careers and pursue opportunities at higher levels of the game.