Flamingos Players Promised ₦100m Each for Historic World Cup Triumph

Flamingos Players Promised ₦100m Each for Historic World Cup Triumph

Members of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, stand to receive ₦100 million each if they clinch the country’s maiden FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.

The pledge was announced by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during a reception for the team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.

Under the arrangement, the players will not be able to withdraw or access the funds immediately. Instead, the money will be kept in trust for each player until she reaches the age of 18.

The financial incentive is expected to provide additional motivation for the young players as they seek to make history for Nigeria in the global youth competition.

The proposed reward would represent a significant individual financial commitment to the players, recognising their efforts and the prospect of delivering a landmark achievement for Nigerian football.