Tinubu Receives Flamingos In Abuja After World Cup Victory
- On Saturday, the Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in the FIFA U-17 World Cup final in Rabat, Morocco, becoming the first African nation to win the tournament.
- Head coach Akeem Busari and his players returned to Nigeria on Monday, with the Senate announcing a ₦100 million donation on Tuesday to honor the team's accomplishment.
- First Lady Oluremi Tinubu unveiled a reward package granting each Flamingos player a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond; technical crew members receive ₦50 million each in cash.
- The Senate President Godswill Akpabio linked the team's victory to President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, describing the triumph as a symbol of national hope.
- Akpabio urged the Nigeria Football Federation to prioritize player welfare and organize regular competitions as the 2027 presidential election approaches on 16 January 2027.
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Nigeria: Tinubu Rewards Victorious Flamingos With N100m Each
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a N100 million reward for each member of the victorious U-17 women's football team, the Flamingos, with the money to be invested in Federal Government bonds for five years.
Tinubu rewards victorious Flamingos with N100m each
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a N100 million reward for each member of the victorious U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, with the money to be invested in Federal Government bonds for five years. The development the President said was to safeguard their financial future and support their continued education and football career. The President also announced a N100 million cash reward for the team’s head coach, Akeem Busari, and…
Oluremi Tinubu receives Flamingos in Aso Villa after World Cup triumph
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has received Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, at the Aso Villa following their historic FIFA U-17 World Cup win. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-oluremi-tinubu-receives-flamingos-in-aso-villa-after-world-cup-triumph/
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