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Tinubu Rewards Flamingos Players With ₦100m Savings Certificates Each After World Cup Triumph
President Bola Tinubu has rewarded members of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with ₦100 million savings certificates each following their triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The team’s head coach, Hakeem Busari, is to receive ₦100 million in cash, while each member of the technical crew will get ₦50 million.
The rewards follow the Flamingos’ historic 2-1 victory over Japan in the final of the tournament, played in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday, November 7.
Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku secured Nigeria’s maiden title, making the Flamingos the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The triumph also marked Nigeria’s first FIFA World Cup title in women’s football at any level.
The team’s journey to the trophy followed an opening 2-1 defeat to Poland. However, the Flamingos recovered from the setback, winning six consecutive matches to emerge champions.
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