President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond for each player following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The President announced the reward in recognition of the team’s outstanding performance and historic achievement, after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final played in Morocco on November 7, 2026.
Under the reward package, head coach Hakeem Busari will also receive a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond, while each member of the technical crew will receive ₦50 million.
The victory marks a historic milestone for Nigerian football, as the Flamingos become the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The presidential reward is aimed at recognising the players and officials for bringing honour to Nigeria through their achievement on the international stage.
