“I Was Thinking About My Mother”: Flamingos Star Umejiaku on World Cup Reward

Nigeria U-17 star Oluebube Umejiaku says her mother was the first person she thought of when President Bola Tinubu announced a cash reward for the Flamingos after their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph. She shared the reflection during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday. Umejiaku, who won the adidas Golden Ball in Morocco, said it was the first individual award of her life. She also described the team’s reception at the State House, where First Lady Oluremi Tinubu hosted the players on the President’s behalf, as a great honour. The forward said she hopes to invest in her future, play for the Super Falcons and join international clubs.

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