Tinubu Awards Flamingos Players N100m Each After Historic World Cup Triumph

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded each player of Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, with N100 million in Federal Government Savings Bonds following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The President also approved a N100 million savings bond for the team’s coach, while members of the technical crew will receive N50 million each in cash.

The rewards were announced on Wednesday by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who hosted the players and their officials at the State House in Abuja on behalf of the President.

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

Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku secured Nigeria’s maiden title.

The team overcame an opening defeat to Poland, progressed through the group stage, defeated Brazil 3-1 in the semi-final and eventually conquered Japan in the final.

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, explained that the players would receive their rewards through five-year Federal Government Savings Bonds to protect their financial future, as most members of the squad are teenagers.

According to him, the bonds carry an annual interest rate of 14 per cent, providing regular returns to support the players’ education, training and other needs.

Dikko said the investment arrangement would allow the young footballers to access their funds when they become adults and make informed financial decisions.

He added that the National Sports Commission would assess the players’ age eligibility to determine who could feature in the next U-17 competition cycle.