Tinubu Rewards Flamingos With ₦100m Each For 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Triumph

President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s history-making Flamingos with ₦100 million each following their triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The announcement was made on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who received the team on behalf of the President.

The First Lady said the money would be kept in trust for the teenage players in designated banks rather than handed to them directly because of their age.

The head coach will also receive ₦100 million, while each member of the technical crew will get ₦50 million.

The rewards followed the Flamingos’ historic 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, making Nigeria the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The team returned to Nigeria on Monday with the trophy.

Mrs Tinubu, accompanied by Nana Shettima, wife of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, and other government dignitaries, welcomed the players and officials at the State House, where she presented them with bouquets of flowers.

She congratulated the team, praising their determination and collective effort.

“Through your team spirit, dedication and hard work, Nigeria is again the toast of the world,” she said.

President Tinubu had earlier described the victory as a landmark achievement for Nigeria and African women’s football, commending the players for their courage, discipline and determination.

The Presidential reward is separate from the Senate’s ₦100 million collective donation announced on Tuesday and the $50,000 gift previously made to the team by sponsor Saleh Ahmadu in Morocco.

The Flamingos won six consecutive matches after opening their campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Poland, overcoming Puerto Rico, North Korea, Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil before defeating Japan in the final.

Their triumph marked Nigeria’s first FIFA world title in women’s football and a historic breakthrough for African football.