The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced the rewards 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 team’s head coach will receive ₦100 million in cash, while each member of the technical crew will receive ₦50 million.
Speaking at the reception, the First Lady said the team’s achievement would inspire young Nigerian girls to pursue their ambitions and demonstrate that they could compete successfully on the global stage.
She also commended the coaches, technical and medical personnel, administrators, parents and supporters for their contributions to the team’s historic success.
The Flamingos secured Nigeria’s first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final on 7 November.
Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku sealed the victory, making Nigeria the first African country to win the competition.
The team’s journey to the title began with a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening match. However, the Nigerian youngsters recovered impressively, recording victories over defending champions North Korea, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
They subsequently booked their first-ever place in the final with a 3-1 victory over Brazil before overcoming Japan to lift the trophy.
The historic achievement has attracted widespread commendation from government officials and football supporters in Nigeria and beyond.
President Tinubu also congratulated the players, describing their triumph as a landmark moment for the country and African women’s football.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President said he received news of the victory upon returning from campaign engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States.
He described Nigeria’s maiden triumph in the competition as a source of national pride and a significant milestone for women’s football on the African continent.
