The Nigerian Senate has approved a cash gift of N100 million for the Flamingos of Nigeria in recognition of their historic triumph at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Distinguished Senator Abdul Ningi, moved the motion for the N100 million financial reward on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday
The proposal received the endorsement of the Senate leadership, headed by Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio.
The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 last Saturday to emerge champions of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, becoming the first African team to win the prestigious competition.
The victorious Nigerian team arrived in the country on Monday following their historic achievement in Morocco.
