President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, with ₦100 million each for their historic achievement of winning the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, www.aclsports.com reports.
The rewards were announced by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, November 11, when she received the players and their officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on behalf of the President.
Each member of the Flamingos squad will receive a ₦100 million savings certificate with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), to be held in trust because of their young age. Head coach Akeem Busari will receive ₦100 million in cash, while each member of the technical crew will receive ₦50 million.
At the reception, the First Lady commended the Flamingos for their commitment and performance during the tournament, highlighting the role of the coaching crew and team officials in their success.
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko disclosed that the players’ rewards would be invested in five-year Federal Government savings bonds, expected to yield annual interest of between 12 and 14 per cent. The investment is projected to generate approximately ₦1.1 million in monthly interest for each player while preserving the principal sum.
Dikko explained that the arrangement would help secure the players’ financial futures and support their education, training and personal development.
The presidential rewards come after the Senate approved a separate ₦100 million reward for the Flamingos on Tuesday.
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