According to report by The Nation on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, President Bola Tinubu awarded the Flamingos Federal Government Savings Bonds worth N100 million each after their historic FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup win.

Akeem Busari, the coach, received N100 million, and each technical crew member received N50 million.

At a reception for the players and their representatives held at Abuja's State House on Wednesday, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu—speaking on behalf of the President—announced the prizes.

The Flamingos won the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time in Africa.

On why the National Sports Commission chose savings bonds over cash payments, Chairman Shehu Dikko said it was to secure the teens' financial future.

He thinks it might be detrimental to young players' careers and personal development to give them large sums of money when they are still young.

He announced that the Federal Government Savings Bonds would have a five-year term and 12–14% annual interest.

Dikko said the investment would generate more than N1.1 million in monthly returns for each player, funding their education, football training, and other needs.

He said the arrangement would allow players to access their investments as adults and make informed decisions about how to use them.

According to the head of the sports commission, the president's gesture was completely out of the ordinary, but it was meant to help the young footballers get their feet wet financially.

Dikko said the team's coaching arrangement would depend on how many players are eligible for the next U-17 competition.

If most players are still young, Busari can coach them, he said.

On the other hand, if needed, those moving up to the U-21 level could hire him.