President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a cash reward of ₦100 million for each member of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The announcement was made by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday when the victorious players and their coaching staff visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The reward is part of the Federal Government’s recognition of the team’s outstanding performance, which saw the young Nigerian footballers emerge champions after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final.
According to the First Lady, the money allocated to each player will be deposited in trust accounts with selected banks to safeguard the funds for the young athletes.
Under the reward arrangement, every player in the victorious squad will receive ₦100 million, while the team’s head coach, Busari Hakeem, will also be given ₦100 million in recognition of his contribution to the historic achievement.
Members of the technical crew will equally receive financial rewards, with each person set to collect ₦50 million.
Gists9ja reports that the Flamingos secured the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title in Morocco after overcoming Japan 2-1 in a fiercely contested final.
The victory marked a significant milestone for Nigerian women’s football, as the young players successfully conquered the global competition to bring the prestigious trophy home.
Their achievement has attracted widespread recognition, with the presidential reward highlighting the government’s appreciation of the players, coaching staff and other officials who contributed to the team’s success.
The decision to place the players’ money in trust accounts is also aimed at ensuring that the young footballers can preserve and benefit from their rewards as they grow older.
The latest announcement has further placed the spotlight on the Flamingos’ remarkable achievement and the growing recognition of young talents in Nigerian football.
