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Flamingos Receive $50,000 Reward, Special Reception in Morocco

The reception was hosted by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, and the Commission’s Director-General, Bukola Olopade.

BABabatunde AbdulRaheem Lawal

Nigeria’s Flamingos have received a special reception in Rabat, Morocco, following their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The reception was hosted by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, and the Commission’s Director-General, Bukola Olopade.

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Also in attendance were the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the team’s sponsor, Saleh Ahmadu, who announced a $50,000 reward for the players.

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The Presidency and the NSC also facilitated the payment of outstanding bonuses owed to the players and officials, covering their campaign from the qualifying rounds to the final.

The Flamingos are expected to meet with President Bola Tinubu next week for a special reception in recognition of their historic achievement.

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