The Senate has announced a financial reward of N100 million for Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the donation on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, during plenary while presiding over a motion commemorating the team’s championship run.
The motion was sponsored by Senator Abdul Ningi (ADC, Bauchi Central), who highlighted the squad’s achievement as a landmark milestone in the nation’s sporting history.
Moving the motion, Ningi noted that the young athletes accomplished what several previous national teams struggled to attain, surpassing public expectations despite receiving minimal media attention prior to the tournament.
He pointed out the lack of publicity surrounding their campaign and urged the federal government and sports authorities to accord the squad a formal state reception.
According to Ningi, the Flamingos’ performance demonstrated the resilience, talent, and potential of Nigerian youth on the global stage.
Seconding the motion, Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) commended the players for defeating football powerhouses including Brazil and Japan.
He urged the government and relevant administration to ensure financial support is directed toward the continued education and career development of the players.
In his remarks, Senate President Akpabio urged the Federal Government to provide additional state honors and rewards to the team.
He also called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to maintain the squad’s structure to support their long-term development for future international competitions.
The N100 million token from the National Assembly will be disbursed directly to the team members and technical staff.
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