U17 women’s football: Tinubu gives each Flamingo 100 million naira
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Premium Times, Business Day Nigeria and Leadership
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has awarded each Flamingos player 100 million naira in the form of a savings certificate, intended to preserve the funds until they reach adulthood, according to Premium Times. Coach Akeem Busari will also receive 100 million naira, while each member of the technical team will receive 50 million.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announced the rewards for the U17 world champions on Wednesday at a presidential reception in Abuja. Each player will receive a savings certificate worth 100 million naira, while coach Akeem Busari will receive 100 million naira and each member of the technical team 50 million, according to announcements made by Oluremi Tinubu on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.
The arrangement provides for the money intended for the players to be held in trust to preserve their savings until they are older. The First Lady urged them to remain humble, disciplined and focused on their studies and personal development.
The Flamingos won the final of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup against Japan, 2-1, on 7 November in Rabat. Their victory, after a defeat to Poland in the opening match of the tournament followed by six consecutive wins, made Nigeria the first African country to win the competition and the first African women’s national team to win a FIFA World Cup at any level.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio also presented the players and their officials with a reward of 100 million naira approved by the Senate. He called on the Nigeria Football Federation to maintain the team with regular training, medical monitoring, experienced coaches, more competitions and continued education for the players.
