Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has ventured into television production with a new football drama series titled Day 1s, as he expands his interests beyond the pitch.

Ronaldo announced the news to his followers on Instagram,declaring : ” Exciting news! Production of my first TV show, Day 1s, has just started. More to come!” he wrote.

The series is being developed by UR Marv Studios, a production company Ronaldo co-founded with British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn in 2025.

According to reports, the scripted drama explores the business side of British football, following the activities of a powerful football agent, Stanley Dalton, played by British actor Damian Lewis.

Lewis is known for his roles in television series such as Homeland and Billions.

Ronaldo is serving as an executive producer and is also expected to make his scripted acting debut by appearing as himself in the series.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major financial reward package for the Flamingos, Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team, in recognition of their recent achievements.

According to the details of the reward:

• Every player in the squad will receive a savings certificate worth ₦100 million each, issued through Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank).
• The head coach will receive ₦100 million in cash.
• Members of the technical team will share ₦50 million in cash.

The gesture is part of the Federal Government’s continued support for Nigerian sports, particularly the women’s game, which has brought significant glory to the country on the international stage.

Further details on the presentation ceremony and exact timelines for the disbursement of the rewards are expected to be announced by the Presidency and the Nigeria Football Federation in the coming days.

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The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday approved a ₦100 million cash reward for the Under-17 Flamingos in recognition of their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Abdul Ningi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, who praised the young players for their determination, resilience and unwavering commitment throughout the tournament in Morocco. Lawmakers described the victory as a landmark achievement that has brought immense honour to Nigeria and the African continent.

Contributing to the debate, Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) particularly celebrated the Flamingos’ emphatic 2-1 final victory over Japan. He hailed the performance as a powerful demonstration of Nigeria’s sporting excellence and called for meaningful financial support for the squad.

The Senate subsequently urged the Federal Government to match its gesture by providing a similar reward for the players and their technical crew. Lawmakers insisted that the team’s unprecedented success deserves full national recognition and celebration.

The Flamingos made history on November 7 by defeating Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat, becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Golden Ball winner Oluebube Umejiaku secured the title after the side recovered from an opening-group defeat to Poland and went on to win their remaining six matches.

Senators also congratulated Nigerians on the victory and commended President Bola Tinubu for what they described as adequate funding of sports development, which they credited as a contributing factor to the team’s success.