Senators praised Nigeria’s first African U-17 Women’s World Cup winners and asked the federal government and the NFF to do more for the players.
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The Senate has pledged ₦100 million to the Flamingos in recognition of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. Senators also urged the federal government to reward the players properly.
The announcement came on Tuesday, November 10, after Senator Abdul Ningi moved a motion on the floor. He said the team’s success in Rabat had not received enough public acknowledgment or a formal government reception. He added that expectations of the squad were limited before the tournament.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole seconded the motion and described the 2-1 final win over Japan as a shining example of youth potential. Readers following Nigerian women’s football can see the Bet9ja bonus information.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio said the ₦100 million would come from the National Assembly as a token to recognise the achievement and encourage the players. He praised the team for winning Africa’s first U-17 Women’s World Cup after beating major sides including Brazil and Japan.
Akpabio also said the federal government should recognise the players appropriately. He asked the Nigeria Football Federation to keep the squad together and develop the players further.
The Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 in Rabat last Saturday to become the first African nation to win the tournament. Before that, they won all five matches at the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup in Côte d’Ivoire. Readers curious about Bet9ja can read the Bet9ja promo code FAQ.
Oluebube Umejiaku won the Golden Ball at the tournament, and she has dedicated the award to Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu also cheered the team on as they made history.
A ₦100 million pledge is a good start. The real test is what follows, from education support to a proper development pathway for the whole squad. New Bet9ja users can look up Bet9ja’s YOHAIG sign-up code.
Will the federal government match the Senate’s gesture? The Flamingos have already done their part.
📌 Did You Know?
- Nigeria is the first African nation to win the U-17 World Cup in both the men’s and women’s categories.
- Akpabio called the win a proud moment for the whole African continent in a statement on Sunday.
- Oshiomhole, who seconded the Senate motion, represents Edo North.
- The Flamingos lost their opening game 2-1 to Poland, then beat Puerto Rico 2-1 and DPR Korea 3-1 to reach the knockout rounds.
- Their knockout path included a round of 16 tie against Mexico.
- The National Sports Commission and others rewarded the squad in Rabat on the night of the final.
