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Tinubu Receives Flamingos In Abuja After World Cup Victory
Tinubu also approved Federal Government Savings Bonds for each player and cash awards for coaches after the team’s 2-1 win over Japan.
- On Saturday, the Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Rabat, Morocco, becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after recovering from an opening loss to Poland.
- Goals from Awawu Bashiru in the 39th minute and Oluebube Umejiaku shortly after the restart gave Nigeria a commanding lead before Japan's Fuki Ito scored in the 80th minute.
- First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announced ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bonds for each player, not cashable until age 18, while head coach Busari Hakeem Ishola receives ₦100 million in cash.
- On Wednesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio presented a ₦100 million donation at the National Assembly in Abuja, urging the Nigeria Football Federation to organize regular competitions and prioritize player welfare.
- Akpabio linked the World Cup triumph to the 2027 general elections, claiming the victory signals President Tinubu will secure re-election, with the presidential poll scheduled for January 16, 2027.
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Tinubu Rewards Flamingos With ₦100m Each After U-17 World Cup Victory - NewsTmes.com.ng
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with a ₦100 million Federal Government Savings Bond for each player following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The President announced the reward in recognition of the team’s outstanding performance and historic achievement, after defeating …
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