The victorious Flamingos have been rewarded handsomely by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for emerging as the first African nation to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
On Wednesday, 11th November, President Tinubu gifted the Flamingos, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, Federal Government Savings Bonds worth N100m each.
The team’s coach also received from Mr. President a savings certificate of the same value, while each technical crew member received N50m in cash.
The announcement was made by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who received the players and crew on behalf of the President at a reception held in their honour at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday afternoon.
The reception was filled with joy and celebration as the First Lady congratulated the young champions for making history and bringing pride to over 200 million Nigerians. She described their 2-1 victory over Japan in the final as a testament to hard work, discipline, talent and the can-do spirit of the Nigerian girl-child.
She also conveyed the President’s delight at the team’s achievement, noting that the reward is a token of appreciation from a grateful nation and an encouragement for the players to remain focused, disciplined and committed to greater exploits in their careers.
The Flamingos made history in Morocco by becoming the first African team, male or female, at any age grade, to win a FIFA World Cup, a feat that has continued to attract commendations from across the country and beyond.