Flamingos have been rewarded with $50,000 following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The cash reward was presented on Saturday night by Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu, a sponsor of the National Sports Commission (NSC), during a special reception held in honour of the team’s outstanding achievement.
The event was attended by several notable dignitaries, including NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, Director-General Honourable Bukola Olopade, and Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
Beyond the initial cash reward, the Flamingos are expected to receive additional incentives from other stakeholders in recognition of their remarkable achievement.
Nigeria secured its maiden FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday night’s final in Rabat, Morocco.
The historic triumph marks a significant milestone for Nigerian women’s football, highlighting the country’s growing strength in the global game while providing a major boost to its youth football development programme.
By Adeboye Amosu
