Naira rain as first lady announces N100 million gift to each Flamingos player after U-17 World Cup triumph
Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has announced a N100 million reward for each member of the victorious Flamingos, for making history, by becoming the first Nigerian and African team to lift the U-17 Women’s World Cup.
At the final of the tournament in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday, the Nigerian team defeated Japan 2-1, with goals by Awau Bashiru and Olubebe Umejiaku, while Fuki Ito pulled one back for the Little Nadeshiko.
The victory was also Nigeria’s and Africa’s first-ever world title in all of women’s football.
Announcing the monetary reward on Wednesday, when the players and their coaching officials visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Mrs Tinubu said the country was proud of their historic performance and achievement.
According to her, the monies for each player, would be kept in trust for the young champions in designated banks.
She also stated that Flamingos coach, Akeem Busari, would received N100 million, while each of the team’s technical crew would get N50 million.
The presidential rewards came a day after the Senate announced a separate ₦100 million donation to the team over the remarkable victory.
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