Photo: Senate President Godswill Akpabio — Vanguard.
FLAMINGOS WATCH — The Senate's 100 million naira has reached the champions. Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday presented the National Assembly's reward to Nigeria's Flamingos at a reception at the National Assembly in Abuja, a day after the Senate announced it.
Akpabio described the players as the pride of Africa and the world as he presented the reward to the team and its officials, who were formally presented with the World Cup trophy.
The presentation fulfils the resolution the Senate passed at Tuesday's plenary, on a motion by Senator Abdul Ningi, to honour the team for making history as the first African side to win the tournament. Nigeria beat Japan 2-1 in Saturday's final in Rabat.
A second Abuja reception in one day
The National Assembly reception was the team's second Abuja honour on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu received the Flamingos at the Presidential Villa, where President Bola Tinubu's own rewards were announced: a 100 million naira Federal Government Savings Bond for each player, 100 million naira cash for the head coach and 50 million naira cash for each technical crew member.
Akpabio acknowledged the President's bond package at the reception, describing it as a long-term investment in the players' future. The Senate's 100 million naira is a single team reward, separate from the per-player bonds.
Akpabio links the win to 2027
The Senate President also linked the triumph to the ruling party's fortunes, describing the victory as a sign of what Nigerians should expect from the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general election.
He called on the Nigeria Football Federation and the National Sports Commission to sustain the team's development and keep the players together for future competitions.
What happens next in FLAMINGOS WATCH
With the Senate's money presented and the Federal Government's bonds announced, the remaining questions are practical: when the bonds are issued, and whether state receptions follow. NewsTweetNaija is tracking both.
Credit: Vanguard (Nov 11, 2026); The Reporter Nigeria (Nov 11, 2026).
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