{
  "id": 19352134,
  "title": "Senate Pledges N100m Reward for Flamingos Over Historic World Cup Triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/senate-pledges-n100m-reward-for-flamingos-over-historic-world-cup",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T14:52:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/10/senate-pledges-n100m-reward-for-flamingos-over-historic-world-cup-triumph/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Senate has pledged a N100 million financial reward to Nigeria's victorious Under-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos, in recognition of their historic achievement at a recent international tournament. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the commitment during plenary, following a motion sponsored by Senator Abdul Ningi. The lawmakers expressed pride in the team's accomplishment, emphasizing its significance against recent disappointments in international football for Nigeria's senior men's and women's teams. They also urged the Federal Government to provide additional incentives to the players and called on the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure the team remains together for future international competitions.",
  "summary": "* Urges FG to adequately compensate victorious U-17 girls, commends Tinubu for sports funding * Senate urges NFF to keep team together for future international competitions Sunday Aborisade in Abuja",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}