President Bola Tinubu has announced a cash reward of N100 million each for members of Nigeria’s victorious Flamingos team following their triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced the reward on Wednesday when the players and their officials visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
She said the recognition was in appreciation of the team’s achievement, adding that the country was proud of the young players for bringing honour to Nigeria.
Flamingos wiped Japan
The Flamingos clinched the title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the tournament.
The head coach of the team will also receive N100 million, while each member of the technical crew has been promised N50 million.
Oluremi further disclosed that the players’ cash rewards would be kept in designated bank accounts in trust for the young champions.
Kehinde Ayanboade
Kehinde Ayanboade is the Managing Editor and Publisher of Naija Metro News, with over eight years of experience covering Nigerian politics, crime, legislative proceedings and metropolitan affairs.
