President Bola Tinubu has announced a cash reward of N100 million for each player of Nigeria’s victorious Flamingos national team following their impressive triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, when she received the players and their coaching officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Speaking on behalf of the President, Oluremi congratulated the young footballers for making Nigeria proud through their outstanding performance at the international competition.
She disclosed that each player would receive N100 million, adding that the money would be kept in trust for them in designated banks.
The reward package also extends to the team’s technical officials, with the head coach set to receive N100 million, while each member of the technical crew will receive N50 million.
The Federal Government’s gesture is aimed at recognising and rewarding the team’s remarkable achievement on the global stage, as well as encouraging young Nigerian athletes to continue striving for excellence in international sports.
