The Senate has allocated N100 million to Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, in recognition of their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the donation during plenary on Tuesday while presiding over a motion sponsored by Senator Abdul Ningi.

The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in the final to become the first African side to win the women’s U-17 world title. The victory also marked Nigeria’s first global trophy in women’s football.

Akpabio said the N100 million donation was intended to recognise the players’ achievement and encourage them to continue bringing honour to the country.

Senators also urged the Federal Government to adequately reward the players in line with previous recognitions given to other successful national teams.