Nigeria’s Flamingos have been awarded a $50,000 cash reward after clinching their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.
The prize was presented on Saturday night by Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu, a sponsor of the National Sports Commission (NSC), during a special reception held in the team’s honour in Rabat, Morocco.
Dignitaries at the event included NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, Director-General Honourable Bukola Olopade, and Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
The Flamingos are also expected to receive further rewards in recognition of their achievement.Nigeria sealed the historic triumph with a 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, becoming champions of the competition for the first time in the nation’s history. The success marks a major milestone for Nigerian women’s football and highlights the country’s rising profile on the global stage.
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