President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded each member of Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, with a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The reward was announced on Wednesday, November 11, by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who represented the President at a special reception held in honour of the team at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja.
Under the reward package, each player will receive a ₦100 million savings certificate, with the funds preserved for their future rather than handed to them as immediate cash because of their young age.
The team’s head coach, Hakeem Busari, will receive ₦100 million in cash, while each member of the technical crew will be rewarded with ₦50 million.
Speaking during the reception, the First Lady said the gesture fulfilled President Tinubu’s promise to recognise and reward Nigerian athletes who bring honour to the country through their performances on the international stage.
She congratulated the players for their determination, discipline and teamwork, particularly their ability to recover from an opening-match defeat to Poland and go on to win six consecutive matches to lift the trophy.
The Flamingos made history on Saturday, November 7, after defeating Japan 2–1 in the final played in Rabat, Morocco. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku secured Nigeria’s first-ever title at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The victory also made Nigeria the first African country to win the competition and the first African women’s national team to claim a FIFA World Cup title at any level.
Mrs Tinubu urged the young champions to remain humble, disciplined and focused, while encouraging them not to allow their new recognition and financial rewards to distract them from their education and future ambitions.
She also acknowledged the contributions of the coaching staff, medical personnel, football administrators, parents and supporters who played important roles in the team’s successful campaign.
The presidential reward comes a day after the Nigerian Senate pledged ₦100 million in recognition of the team’s achievement, further highlighting the national celebration surrounding the Flamingos’ historic victory.
The triumph has renewed calls for sustained investment in grassroots football, particularly women’s football, as Nigeria looks to develop more young talents capable of competing successfully on the international stage.