Tinubu Rewards Super Falcons With $100,000 Each, National Honours For Winning WAFCON
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rewarded the victorious Super Falcons team with a sum of $100,000, a national honour, a three-bedroom flat apartment among many others at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday.
The President showered praises, national honours, and significant rewards on the team for clinching a record-extending 10th continental title following a hard-fought 3-2 win over Morocco.
Speaking during the reception at the State House, President Tinubu hailed the team’s fighting spirit and the inspiration they have given to the nation.
He said: “The indomitable spirit of resilience, determination, and courage you displayed lifted the spirit of the entire nation. After that penalty, when I saw 2-1, my spirit was lifted, and I believe that the nation was lifted too. You have inspired millions, especially young girls, who now see proof that their dreams are valid and achievable.”
In recognition of their achievement, President Tinubu conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on each of the 24 players and members of the 11-man technical crew.
He further announced that each player will receive: A three-bedroom flat in the government’s Renewed Hope Housing Estate.
A cash reward equivalent to $100,000 in naira
Each member of the technical crew will also receive: A three-bedroom flat A cash reward of $50,000
The President concluded his address with heartfelt admiration for the team’s triumph.
He said: “Once again, I congratulate you, and I will continue to pray for you. My spirit is unyielding and will never die. God bless you.”
The celebratory ceremony highlighted the federal government’s commitment to rewarding sporting excellence and promoting the development of women’s football in Nigeria.
In a further show of solidarity, Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, announced a collective pledge from the governors to award each player and technical staff member ₦10 million.
The reception capped a glorious return home for the Super Falcons, whose resilience and brilliance in Morocco have etched them into African football history once again.
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