The Nigerian Senate has approved a cash reward of ₦100 million for the Flamingos in recognition of their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Abdul Ningi, moved the motion for the financial reward on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday.

The proposal received the backing of the Senate leadership, headed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The Flamingos made history last Saturday by defeating Japan 2-1 in the final to win their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title, becoming the first African team to lift the trophy.

The Nigerian team returned to the country on Monday following their historic achievement in Morocco.

The Senate’s approval of the ₦100 million reward is in recognition of the players’ achievement in bringing the prestigious global title to Nigeria.