Tinubu Awards ₦100m Each to Flamingos Players for U-17 World Cup Victory
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a cash reward of ₦100 million for each player of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, when the players and their coaching crew visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Flamingos secured the trophy after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the competition.
Speaking during the reception, First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced that each player would receive ₦100 million in recognition of their achievement.
She explained that the money would be kept in trust for the young champions in designated banks.
The team’s head coach was also awarded ₦100 million, while each member of the technical crew will receive ₦50 million.
The rewards recognise the team’s performance and contribution to bringing the trophy home for Nigeria.
Tinubu Awards ₦100m Each to Flamingos Players for U-17 World Cup Victory