The Nigerian Senate has approved a ₦100 million reward for the country’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, in recognition of their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the donation during plenary on Tuesday while presiding over a motion congratulating the team on its achievement.

The motion was sponsored by Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, who described the Flamingos’ triumph as a remarkable milestone for Nigerian football and the African continent.

The team made history by defeating Japan 2-1 in the final to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Ningi, however, expressed concern over what he described as inadequate publicity and national recognition for the players despite their outstanding achievement.

Contributing to the debate, Senator Adams Oshiomhole commended the young footballers for their determination and urged the authorities to provide adequate support to sustain their sporting and educational development.

Adopting the motion, the Senate congratulated President Bola Tinubu, the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation for their contributions to sports development.

Akpabio said the ₦100 million donation by the National Assembly was aimed at rewarding the players for bringing honour to Nigeria and encouraging them to pursue greater achievements.

He also called on the Federal Government to provide additional incentives for the team and urged the NFF to sustain the players’ development ahead of future international competitions.

The Senate President further appealed to wealthy Nigerians and sports enthusiasts to support the young footballers.