President Bola Tinubu has announced a ₦100 million reward for each member of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, following their historic FIFA World Cup victory in Morocco.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, disclosed this on Wednesday during a reception for the players and their coaching staff at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
She said the money would be kept in trust for the young players in selected banks.
Head coach Busari Hakeem will also receive ₦100 million, while each member of the technical crew will be awarded ₦50 million.
The Flamingos secured their maiden FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final.
