Tinubu awards Flamingos players ₦100m each after historic World Cup triumph

President Bola Tinubu has rewarded every member of Nigeria’s Flamingos with ₦100 million savings bonds following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, reports HF WORLD.

The announcement was made by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday, November 11, during a reception for the victorious team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

According to the National Sports Commission, the players’ rewards will be invested in five-year Federal Government Savings Bonds to generate regular returns. “For all our players, Mr President is awarding you all with savings certificate of one hundred million naira each,” she announced.

Head coach Akeem Busari will receive ₦100 million in cash, while members of the technical crew are entitled to ₦50 million each.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Senate has approved an additional ₦100 million reward for the team. The Flamingos made history on November 7, defeating Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat to become the first African nation to win the competition. They had previously beaten Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals.