Senate donates N100m to U-17 women's football team
The Nigerian Senate recognised the Flamingos' World Cup triumph with a significant financial reward.
Nigeria's U-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos, received a N100m donation from the Senate on Tuesday. This recognition follows their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup held in Rabat, Morocco.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the donation during a plenary session, acknowledging a motion by Senator Abdul Ningi that highlighted the team's achievement. Senator Adams Oshiomhole supported the motion, commending the Flamingos for defeating Japan in the final and urging recognition of national successes.
The Senate adopted prayers to congratulate President Bola Tinubu and the National Sports Commission, urging the Federal Government to adequately reward the players. Akpabio called on the Nigeria Football Federation to sustain and develop the team for future competitions, with the N100m intended to motivate the players.
Why it mattersThe Senate's N100m donation directly benefits the U-17 women's football team following their World Cup win.