The donation was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session, where he commended the young players for representing Nigeria with determination and bringing pride to the country.
Akpabio praised the team’s commitment, discipline and resilience, noting that their efforts demonstrated the potential of young Nigerian athletes to compete successfully at the highest level.
He also urged relevant authorities and stakeholders to continue investing in grassroots sports development, particularly women’s football, to provide more opportunities for talented young players.
The Senate President stressed that supporting emerging athletes would help strengthen Nigeria’s sporting sector and encourage more young people to pursue their ambitions in sports.
The N100 million contribution is expected to provide additional encouragement to the players and recognise the sacrifices they made while representing the country.
The Flamingos have remained one of Nigeria’s notable youth football teams, having consistently featured in international competitions organised by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
