President Tinubu awards the Flamingos a ₦100 million savings certificate as Senate pledges ₦100 million
President Bola Tinubu has awarded each Flamingos player a savings certificate valued at ₦100 million after the team made history as the first African nation to win the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup. First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu announced the awards during a reception at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Abuja, where she represented the President. The head coach will receive ₦100 million in cash, while each member of the technical crew will be awarded ₦50 million. She commended the team for securing six consecutive wins and praised the humility, discipline and respect they displayed after the final. Senator Tinubu said the victory would encourage young girls and demonstrate that they can achieve their ambitions on the global stage. She also recognised the contributions of the coaches, technical and medical staff, administrators, parents and fans. The U-17 team claimed its first FIFA World Cup title by beating Japan 2-1 in the final on November 7. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Olueb...