President Bola Tinubu has rewarded each player of Nigeria’s Flamingos with a ₦100 million savings certificate following their historic victory at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup, making them the first African team to win the competition.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced the rewards on Thursday at a reception held in honour of the team at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Abuja, where she represented the President.

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

Speaking at the event, the First Lady congratulated the players for their outstanding performance, particularly their six consecutive victories en route to lifting the trophy.

She also praised the team’s humility, discipline and respect following the final, describing their conduct as worthy of recognition.