President Bola Tinubu has rewarded members of Nigeria’s victorious Flamingos with ₦100 million savings bonds each following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The President also approved ₦100 million for the team’s head coach and ₦50 million for each member of the technical crew.
The rewards were announced on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who represented the President at a reception for the team at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu said the players’ savings certificates would be held in trust through designated banks to support their future, describing their achievement as a major milestone for Nigerian and African sports.
The President said the Flamingos had made history by becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the first African women’s team to claim a FIFA World Cup title at any level. He commended the players for winning six consecutive matches, urging them to remain disciplined, humble and focused while inspiring other young girls across the country.
Nigeria clinched the title with a 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final, with Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scoring for the team. Captain Harmony Chidi attributed the success to faith, hard work and unity, recalling how the players regrouped after losing their opening match to Poland. She pledged that the team would continue working towards greater achievements, while Head Coach Hakeem Busari credited the victory to teamwork, dedication and support from the Federal Government.
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