President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with ₦100 million each following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The reward was announced on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who received the players, coaches and technical officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on behalf of the President.
According to the First Lady, each of the 21 players will receive a savings certificate worth ₦100 million, with the funds held in trust for them in designated banks.
The team’s head coach, Akeem Ishola Busari, will receive ₦100 million in cash, while each member of the technical crew will receive ₦50 million.
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Flamingos Make History In Morocco
The Nigerian girls secured the historic title after defeating Japan 2–1 in the final played in Rabat on Saturday, November 7.
Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku secured the victory, making Nigeria the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Oluebube Umejiaku was also named Player of the Match in the final.
The achievement marked a major milestone for Nigerian women’s football and brought international recognition to the young players.
Meet the 21 Flamingos Players
The squad, selected by head coach Akeem Ishola Busari, featured 21 players drawn from different women’s football clubs and academies across Nigeria.
Here are the players who represented the country at the tournament:
Goalkeepers
- Jane Ijirigho – Nasarawa Amazons
- Mercy Felix – Obosa FA
- Onyinyechi Opara – Delta Queens
Defenders
4. Elizabeth Adesuyi – Pacesetter Queens
5. Esther Stephen – Unification Ladies
6. Chidera Oparanmegwa – Delta Queens
7. Azeezat Oduntan – Robo Queens
8. Opeyemi Sunday – Nasarawa Amazons
9. Rodiat Yusuf – Robo Queens
10. Kaosarat Akanji – Dreamstar Ladies
Midfielders
11. Awawu Bashiru – Confluence Queens
12. Mary Dustan – Imo Strikers
13. Muinat Rotimi – Nakamura Academy
14. Favour Nkwocha – Robo Queens
15. Shakirat Tobiloba – Remo Stars Ladies
Forwards
16. Tosin Rafiu – Robo Queens
17. Harmony Chidi – Bayelsa Queens
18. Oluebube Umejiaku – Heartland Queens
19. Queen Joseph – Fosla Academy
20. Precious Oscar – Edo Queens
21. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi – Robo Queens
First Lady Commends The Young Champions
While announcing the reward, Senator Oluremi Tinubu congratulated the players and officials, describing their achievement as a source of pride for the country.
She also encouraged the young footballers to remain humble, disciplined and committed to their ambitions.
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