President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded each member of Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, with ₦100 million following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The cash reward was announced by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during a special reception for the team and their officials at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday.
However, the players will only be able to access the money upon attaining the age of 18.
The President also approved ₦100 million for Head Coach Hakeem Busari, in recognition of his role in guiding the team to the historic title, while members of the technical crew will each receive ₦50 million.
The Flamingos made history on Saturday after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The latest reward is another major financial recognition by the Tinubu administration for Nigeria’s successful women’s national teams following their continental triumphs.
After the Super Falcons won a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in 2025, the Federal Government announced a reward of $100,000 for each player and $50,000 for every member of the technical crew, alongside national honours and three-bedroom apartments in Abuja.
Similarly, members of the D’Tigress team received $100,000 each, while members of their technical crew were promised $50,000 each after winning a record-extending seventh FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in 2025.
The latest gesture further reinforces the administration’s practice of rewarding Nigerian women athletes for outstanding performances on the international stage.
