Tinubu gives ₦100m each to Flamingos after historic U-17 World Cup win

President Bola Tinubu has announced a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond for each player of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos. This is to celebrate their historic win at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu revealed the reward during a special reception for the team. She represented the President at the event held to honour the players after their amazing success on the world stage.

Each Flamingos player will receive a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond. They cannot cash this until they turn 18. The head coach, Busari Hakeem Ishola, will be given ₦100 million in cash.

Members of the technical crew will also get ₦50 million each in cash for their roles in Nigeria’s successful campaign.

At the reception, the First Lady praised the players for their determination. She noted their remarkable comeback after losing their first match. They went on to win six straight matches to claim the trophy.

She also spoke about the humility, discipline, and respect the players showed after the final game. She said this conduct was an important part of their achievement.

Beyond winning the trophy, Mrs. Tinubu said the Flamingos have inspired millions of young Nigerian girls. They have shown that talent, hard work, and determination can lead to success in sports.

She believes the team’s success will motivate the next generation of female footballers. She encouraged them to chase their dreams without limits.

The First Lady also thanked everyone who supported Nigeria’s historic campaign. She acknowledged the coaching staff, technical and medical teams, administrators, parents, and fans who played roles in the team’s journey.

This recognition shows how significant the Flamingos’ win is. It marked a historic moment for Nigeria and for women’s football in Africa. Their victory ended a long wait for a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title for the continent.

The Flamingos came back from a 2-1 loss to Poland in their opening match. They won six consecutive matches to lift the trophy.

They beat Puerto Rico, defending champions Korea DPR, Mexico, and Venezuela. They then overcame Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals. In the final, goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku earned them a 2-1 win over Japan. This made Nigeria the first African nation to win the tournament.

For the players, the ₦100 million bond is a big recognition of their hard work. The cash rewards for the coach and technical staff highlight the effort that went into creating a winning team.

The Flamingos’ success has gone beyond the football field. The government’s reward adds another chapter to a campaign that has brought pride to Nigeria. It also shines a light on the potential of young female footballers in the country.