Nigeria’s Flamingos have received a huge financial reward following their historic success at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
President Bola Tinubu has awarded each player a ₦100 million savings certificate in recognition of their achievement.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announced the rewards while hosting the team, their coach and officials at the Presidential Villa.
She explained that the money would be kept in trust for the players because of their young age.
“For all our players, Mr President is awarding you all with savings certificate of one hundred million naira each,”she said.
The First Lady also explained how the savings certificates would work, asking the young players whether they understood the arrangement.
“Do you know what a saving certificate is? It’s money but it’s held in trust for you. You are still very young. Do you want to start handling 100 million naira?”
Beyond the players’ rewards, Tinubu also approved financial incentives for the team’s coaching and technical staff.
The coach will receive ₦100 million, while each member of the technical crew will get ₦50 million.
The announcement adds to the recognition the young footballers have received after their impressive performance on the international stage.
During her address, the First Lady also encouraged the players to remain humble and remember their faith.
She recalled the moment the team gathered to worship during their journey.
“Don’t forget the humbling moment you started together and started worshipping that night. So don’t ever forget that.
Wherever we are, God brought us there. All right? And God bless you. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,”she said.
The financial incentives are also expected to support the players as they continue their education and football careers.
