Flamingos’ pocket $50,000 gift, outstanding bonuses l
Nigeria’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup champions, the Flamingos, have received a special reception in Rabat, Morocco, following their remarkable achievement at the tournament.
The team was hosted on Saturday night by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, and its Director-General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, in recognition of their historic triumph, which saw Nigeria become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.Sports news subscription.
The reception was also attended by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service,
As part of the celebrations, Ahmadu announced a cash reward of $50,000 for the team in recognition of the players’ outstanding performances, commitment and determination throughout the competition.
The gesture further highlighted the growing recognition of the Flamingos’ achievement, which represents a significant milestone for Nigerian and African women’s football.
Nigeria secured the historic title with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan, the 2014 champions, in the final, bringing an impressive campaign to a memorable conclusion.Stream Soccer
In another major development, the team has also received the outstanding bonuses owed to players and officials for their participation in the competition.
The Presidency, through the National Sports Commission, facilitated the payment of the bonuses covering the team’s campaign from the preliminary qualifying rounds to the final, ensuring that the players and officials received their entitlements.
The reception and financial rewards represent further recognition of the Flamingos’ historic achievement and their contribution to Nigeria’s growing reputation in women’s
