Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have received a 50-thousand-dollar cash reward following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The reward was presented on Saturday night by National Sports Commission sponsor, Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu, at a special reception attended by NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director-General Bukola Olopade, among other dignitaries.

The team is also expected to receive additional rewards in recognition of its achievement in Morocco.