Tinubu Rewards Flamingos ₦100m Each For Historic U-17 Women’s World Cup Victory

11th November, 2026 | News

President Tinubu Rewards Flamingos Players with ₦100 Million Savings Certificates and Cash for Technical Crew

President Bola Tinubu has announced generous financial rewards for Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

Each player on the championship-winning squad will receive ₦100 million in savings certificates. Meanwhile, Head Coach Hakeem Busari has been awarded ₦100 million in cash, and every member of the technical crew will receive ₦50 million.

A Historic Triumph in Rabat

The Flamingos secured their maiden global title on Saturday, November 7, by defeating Japan 2-1 in the final held in Rabat, Morocco. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku sealed the victory, making the team the first-ever African side to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at any level.

Despite suffering a shaky start—losing 2-1 to Poland in their opening match—the team displayed remarkable resilience, bouncing back to win six consecutive games and lift the coveted trophy.