President Bola Tinubu has announced a N100 million reward for each member of the victorious Flamingos for making history as the first Nigerian and African team to win the U-17 Women’s World Cup.
At the final of the tournament in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday, the Nigerian team defeated Japan 2-1, with goals by Awau Bashiru and Olubebe Umejiaku, while Fuki Ito pulled one back for the Little Nadeshiko.
The victory was also Nigeria’s and Africa’s first-ever world title in all of women’s football.
Mr Tinubu, represented by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, made the announcement on Wednesday when the players and their coaching officials visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Mr Tinubu said the country was proud of their historic performance and achievement.
According to him, the money for each player will be held in trust for the young champions in designated banks.
He also stated that Flamingos coach, Akeem Busari, would receive N100 million, while each member of the team’s technical crew would get N50 million.
The presidential rewards came a day after the Senate announced a separate ₦100 million donation to the team for the historic feat.
