JUST IN: Tinubu Awards Flamingos N100m Each For World Cup Triumph

President Bola Tinubu has announced a reward of 100 million naira for each member of Nigeria’s victorious Flamingos team following their triumph at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The reward was announced on Wednesday by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu when the players and their coaching officials visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

She said the money would be kept in trust for the young players in designated banks.

The team’s head coach will also receive 100 million naira, while each member of the technical crew will get 50 million naira.

Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 to win the tournament, earning national recognition for the achievement.