Tinubu doles out millions to World champions, Flamingos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s historic U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, with ₦100 million savings bonds for each player following their 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 during a reception organised for the victorious team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Under the presidential package, each member of the squad will receive a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond, while head coach Akeem Ishola Busari will receive ₦100 million in cash.
Members of the technical crew will also receive ₦50 million each in cash in recognition of their contributions to Nigeria’s historic campaign.
The savings bonds will attract an annual interest rate of 14 per cent over five years, offering the young players an opportunity to build long-term financial security from their sporting achievement.
The announcement followed the Flamingos’ remarkable performance in Morocco, where they defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final to claim Nigeria’s first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.
Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scored the decisive goals as Nigeria overcame the Japanese challenge to become the first African country to win the competition.
The victory marked a significant milestone for Nigerian women’s football and African football, with the Flamingos delivering a historic performance on the global stage.
Tinubu’s reward recognises the players, coaching staff and technical officials whose collective efforts secured the landmark achievement.
The presidential gesture further strengthens the growing recognition of the team following their return from Morocco as world champions.
