Flamingos Earn N6m Bonus After Crushing Algeria 4-0 in World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, have received a financial boost following their emphatic 4-0 victory over Algeria in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The match, held on Saturday, saw the girls display dominance and precision, delighting fans and stakeholders alike.

Following the impressive performance, the team was rewarded with a total sum of N6 million. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) contributed N2 million to acknowledge their effort, while billionaire businessman Kunle Soname stepped in with a generous donation of N4 million.

Head coach Bankole Olowookere’s team proved clinical in attack as Queen Joseph netted a brace, while Zainab Raji and Aishat Animashaun also got on the scoresheet. The Flamingos completely outclassed their Algerian opponents and now head into the second leg in Bilda, Algeria, with a commanding advantage.

The return leg is scheduled for Friday, and the overall winners will qualify for the global tournament scheduled to hold in Morocco. With confidence soaring, the team will aim to replicate their strong showing away from home.

The victory highlights the promising future of women’s football in Nigeria, as stakeholders continue to rally support behind the young stars. The financial reward serves not only as motivation but as recognition of the players' commitment and performance on the pitch.

With just one hurdle left, all eyes will be on the Flamingos to complete the task and secure a well-deserved ticket to the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.