President Bola Tinubu has awarded 100 million naira to each player of Nigeria’s Flamingos for winning the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announced on Wednesday.
The First Lady made the announcement on behalf of the president when she received the team and coaching staff at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
She said the country was proud of the young champions and their achievement. The cash awards for the players will be held in trust in designated banks, she added.
The head coach will also receive 100 million naira, while members of the technical crew have been awarded 50 million naira each.
The gesture forms part of the federal government’s recognition of the team’s success at the international tournament.
