Nigeria’s Flamingos have received a $50,000 cash reward following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The reward was presented on Saturday night by National Sports Commission sponsor Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu during a special reception organised to celebrate the team.
The event attracted several dignitaries, including NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, Director-General Bukola Olopade and Nigeria Customs Service Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. The players are also expected to receive additional rewards in recognition of their achievement.
The Flamingos secured the historic title on November 7 after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, becoming the first African nation to win the competition. Under head coach Akeem Busari, Nigeria recovered from an opening 2-1 defeat to Poland to win their next six matches, becoming the first team to lose its opening game and still claim the trophy.
