President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has awarded N100 million to each member of Nigeria’s victorious Flamingos team following their triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The announcement was made on Wednesday when the players and coaching staff paid a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja after their successful campaign in Morocco.
The Flamingos secured the world title by defeating Japan 2-1 in the tournament final, earning Nigeria global recognition and bringing home the coveted trophy.
Speaking on behalf of the President, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu congratulated the young champions and praised their outstanding achievement, describing the victory as a source of pride for the nation.
She disclosed that the N100 million reward for each player would be deposited in designated bank accounts and held in trust for them.
In addition to the players’ rewards, the team’s head coach was also granted N100 million in recognition of his role in guiding the side to success.
Members of the technical crew were not left out, as each was awarded N50 million for their contributions to the team’s historic achievement.
The financial package underscores the Federal Government’s recognition of the team’s remarkable performance and commitment to encouraging excellence in sports development.
Nigeria’s victory over Japan marks one of the country’s most significant achievements in youth women’s football, with the Flamingos becoming world champions after an impressive campaign throughout the tournament.
The reward is expected to serve as motivation for the players and other young athletes aspiring to represent the country at the highest level.
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