Tinubu Announces ₦100 Million Reward for Each Flamingos Player After World Cup Triumph

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a ₦100 million reward for each member of Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 11, by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu during a reception held for the players and their coaching officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. She said the reward was President Tinubu’s way of recognising the team’s remarkable achievement and making the players feel appreciated by the country.

According to the announcement, each player will receive ₦100 million, while the team’s head coach will also receive ₦100 million. Members of the technical crew are expected to receive ₦50 million each. The First Lady further explained that the players’ money would be kept in trust in designated banks to safeguard their rewards.

The financial reward follows the Flamingos’ impressive 2-1 victory over Japan in the final played in Rabat, Morocco, on November 7. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku secured Nigeria’s first-ever title in the competition and made the team the first African side to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The Senate had also announced a ₦100 million donation to the team on Tuesday, November 10, following a motion seeking national recognition for the players. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the contribution during plenary, while lawmakers praised the young footballers for bringing international recognition to Nigeria.

The Flamingos’ triumph represents a major milestone for Nigerian and African women’s football. Their journey to the title included a 3-1 semi-final victory over Brazil before they overcame Japan in the final, completing an impressive run in the tournament.

The latest reward announcements have added to celebrations surrounding the team’s historic achievement, with calls for sustained investment in grassroots football and better opportunities for young female athletes across the country.