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Tinubu Receives Flamingos In Abuja After World Cup Victory
Tinubu will award each player a $100 million savings bond as Nigeria celebrates the first African champions in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
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 led the team home on Monday, and the Senate announced a ₦100 million donation on Tuesday to honor the players' historic accomplishment.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu unveiled a reward package granting each Flamingos player a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond, while 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 development as the nation prepares for the 2027 presidential election scheduled for 16 January 2027.