First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announces presidential rewards as Nigeria celebrates the Flamingos’ historic triumph, with the head coach and technical crew also recognised.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bonds for each player following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during a presidential reception held in honour of the victorious team at the State House, Abuja.
Under the reward package, each member of the Flamingos squad will receive a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond in recognition of their outstanding performance and achievement on the international stage.
The team’s head coach, Hakeem Busari, will receive a cash reward of ₦100 million, while each member of the technical crew will receive ₦50 million.
The presidential recognition follows the Flamingos’ historic 2–1 victory over Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, played in Morocco on November 7.
The victory marked a significant milestone in Nigerian and African women’s football, as the Flamingos became the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The achievement has attracted widespread celebration across the country, with the young Nigerian footballers earning recognition for their determination, discipline and impressive performance throughout the tournament.
The Federal Government’s reward package recognises the team’s contribution to Nigeria’s sporting reputation and provides encouragement for the continued development of women’s football in the country.
The historic triumph has further reinforced Nigeria’s position as a major force in African women’s football while inspiring young girls across the country to pursue careers in sports.
