The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Mr Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has pledged ₦2 million to Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their 2-1 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The NFF Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, also pledged ₦1 million in recognition of the team’s achievement.

The Flamingos secured their place in the quarter-finals through goals from Oluebube Umejiaku and Mary Dunstan, which sealed a hard-fought victory over Mexico.

The result keeps Nigeria’s campaign alive as they continue their pursuit of the tournament title.

The Flamingos will next face Venezuela in the quarter-finals as they seek to progress further in the competition.