Tinubu Rewards Flamingos Coach With ₦100m, Crew Get ₦50m Each

President Bola Tinubu has announced a ₦100 million reward for the head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, following their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph.

The announcement was made by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, when she received the victorious players and their officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Under the reward package, head coach Hakeem Busari will receive ₦100 million, while each member of the technical crew will get ₦50 million.

The players will also receive ₦100 million each, but their rewards will be provided through Federal Government Savings Bonds to protect their financial future, considering that most of them are still teenagers.

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, explained that the savings arrangement would allow the young footballers to benefit from interest while preserving their money for the future.

The presidential rewards followed the Flamingos’ remarkable achievement in Morocco, where they defeated Japan 2-1 in the final to become the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Their historic victory has attracted recognition and financial support from government officials and other Nigerians.

The Senate had also announced a separate ₦100 million donation to the team on Tuesday, November 10.

The latest reward recognises the contribution of the coaching staff and other officials who helped the young Nigerian footballers achieve a historic milestone.

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