President Bola Tinubu has rewarded each member of Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
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The reward was announced by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who represented the President at a special reception held in honour of the team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, November 11.
Under the reward package, each player will receive a ₦100 million savings certificate, while the team’s head coach, Akeem Busari, will receive ₦100 million in cash. Technical crew members will also receive ₦50 million each.
The decision to invest the players’ rewards in savings bonds was designed to protect their financial interests, given that most members of the team are teenagers. The funds are expected to be preserved for their future rather than handed to them for immediate spending.
Speaking at the reception, the First Lady congratulated the players for their determination, discipline and resilience, particularly their ability to recover from an opening defeat to Poland and record six consecutive victories to secure the trophy.
She also commended the team for displaying humility and respect after their triumph, saying their achievement would inspire young girls across Nigeria and Africa to pursue their ambitions.
Tinubu praised the coaching staff, medical personnel, football administrators, parents, guardians and supporters for their contributions to the team’s success.
Nigeria made history on November 7 after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final, becoming the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku secured the victory for the Flamingos.
The triumph also made the team the first African women’s national side to win a FIFA World Cup title at any level.
The Senate had earlier pledged a separate ₦100 million reward in recognition of the team’s achievement.
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