Tinubu, Akpabio Reward Flamingos with N100m Each for Historic World Cup Triumph

Posted : 13 November 2026

President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have rewarded Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, with a combined N1.6 billion for their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph.

Tinubu awarded each player N100 million through the Federal Government Savings Bond, while the head coach received N100 million in cash.

The assistant coaches and other members of the technical and administrative crew were also rewarded with N50 million each.

The players will receive certificates confirming their bond investments, which will generate monthly returns while preserving the principal over a five-year period.

Presenting the presidential rewards on behalf of Tinubu, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu praised the team’s determination and remarkable recovery from an opening-match defeat.

She commended the players for winning their remaining six matches to emerge champions, becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, attributed the country's recent sporting successes, particularly in women's competitions, to increased investment in grassroots sports development.

Dikko also commended the Tinubu administration for its support for sports, noting that Nigerian women had continued to bring laurels to the country over the past year.

The ceremony was attended by the Vice President's wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima; wives of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives; and Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade.

Others included Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi; officials of the NSC and Nigeria Football Federation, as well as other sports stakeholders and presidential aides.

In a further recognition of their achievement, the Flamingos were hosted by the Senate about an hour after the engagement with the First Lady.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, at the reception, presented the entire team with N100 million in recognition of their historic achievement.

The presidential and Senate rewards represent significant recognition of the Flamingos' historic achievement and the efforts of the players and technical crew in securing Nigeria's triumph. The celebrations also highlight the growing recognition of women's football and the importance of continued investment in grassroots sports development.

Tinubu, Akpabio Reward Flamingos with N100m Each for Historic World Cup Triumph

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