# Nigerian lawmakers gift ₦100m to Flamingos

> Senate donates ₦100 million to Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team after their World Cup win.
- Title: Nigerian lawmakers gift ₦100m to Flamingos | Shortify
- Summary: Senate donates ₦100 million to Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team after their World Cup win.
- Keywords: nigerian lawmakers, flamingos, senate president, nigeria u-17 women's national football t, 2026 fifa u-17 women's world cup, morocco, nigeria football federation, president tinubu, nigerian government, sports donation, women's football, senate motion
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/sports/nigeria-sports-news/924159-nigerian-lawmakers-donate-%e2%82%a6100-million-to-victorious-flamingos.html
- Author: Abdulqudus Ogundapo
- Published: 2026-11-10T15:23:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nigerian lawmakers, flamingos, senate president, nigeria u-17 women's national football t, 2026 fifa u-17 women's world cup, morocco, nigeria football federation, president tinubu, nigerian government, sports donation, women's football, senate motion
## Senate announces ₦100m donation
Nigerian lawmakers donated ₦100 million to Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team after their victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
## Senate President Akpabio leads donation
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the donation during plenary and congratulated President Tinubu, the Nigeria Football Federation and the players.
## Flamingos win historic title
Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 to become the first African country to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
## Flamingos’ path to victory
The Flamingos lost their opening match to Poland but won six consecutive matches to secure the title.
## Senate motion for recognition
Senator Abdul Ningi sponsored a motion seeking national recognition for the team and adequate rewards for players.
## Akpabio’s call for support
Senate President Akpabio urged wealthy Nigerians to support the team financially to encourage aspiring footballers.
## Government officials congratulate
President Tinubu, Minister Hannatu Musawa and other officials congratulated the Flamingos on their achievement.
## Flamingos’ tournament journey
The Flamingos defeated Puerto Rico 2-0, Korea DPR 3-1 and Mexico 2-1 before reaching the final.
## First African winners
Nigeria became the first African country to win both men’s and women’s FIFA U-17 World Cup titles.
## Ningi’s motion rationale
Senator Ningi noted the team’s victory came at a time when Nigerian football morale was low after recent international disappointments.
## Akpabio’s immediate disbursement
The Senate President stated the donation would be disbursed immediately to support the players.
## Flamingos’ tournament record
The Flamingos became the first team in history to lose their opening match and still win the tournament.
## Key takeaway

Nigerian lawmakers gave ₦100 million to the Flamingos after their historic U-17 Women’s World Cup victory.