BREAKING: Tinubu Rewards Flamingos With ₦100m Each for World Cup Win

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded each player of Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond following their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup victory.

The reward was announced by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, when she received the victorious players, coaches and officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on behalf of the President.

The team’s head coach was also awarded ₦100 million, while members of the technical crew will receive ₦50 million each in cash.

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, explained that the players would receive savings bonds instead of immediate cash payments because most of them are still teenagers.

He said the bonds would mature after five years and generate annual interest, allowing the players to benefit financially when they reach adulthood. The investment is also expected to support their education, football training and other needs.

The Flamingos made history on Saturday, November 7, after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco, becoming the first African team to win the competition.

Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku doubled the lead shortly after the restart. Japan pulled one goal back in the 80th minute, but the Nigerian girls held on to secure the historic victory.

The triumph marked Nigeria’s first-ever title at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and a major milestone for African women’s football.