World Cup Triumph: Tinubu announces N100m reward for each Flamingos player

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a gift of N100 million naira for each member of the victorious Flamingos national team for their victory at the U-17 World Cup.

Daily Trust reports that the Nigerian team defeated Japan 2-1 to clinch the trophy at the U-17 female World Cup which held in Morocco.

Speaking when the players and coaching officials visited the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced the gift, saying the country was proud of the team.

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She said the monies would be kept in trust for the young champions in designated banks.

The coach of the flamingos also received N100 million, while the Technical Crew got N50 million each.

Details later…