“That’s Massive”: President Tinubu Doles Out ₦152m to Each Super Falcons Player, Nigerians React
- President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has announced a cash reward of ₦152 million to each of the Super Falcons players
- Nigeria beat hosts Morocco 3-2 to win the 13th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat on July 26, 2025
- Governors and government officials received the Super Falcons at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has rewarded each player of the Super Falcons team with the sum of ₦152 million naira ($10,000) each on Monday, July 28.
He made the pronouncement when he received the victorious team at the State House after they won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title.
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The President also announced the ₦76 million to each of the technical crew/backroom staff of the national women's senior team.
He also conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger to the players and coaches for earning Nigeria's 10th WAFCON title.
The former two-time Lagos State Governor rewarded each of the players a three-bedroom apartment in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.
He also announced the addition of ₦10 million naira to each of the players by the Nigeria Governors Forum, per The Nation.
Ajibade gives speech during Presidential award
Super Falcons capatin Rasheedat Ajibade has lauded President Bola Tinubu for recognising the Nigeria women's team.
In a post on X, the former FC Robob player urged Nigerians to unite to make Super Falcons a world standard team that can compete anywhere in the world. She said via Guardian:
"As we celebrate the 10th WAFCON title, let it be a spark that ignites a new era for Nigeria women's football. Let us unite as government, football federation, players, citizens and diaspora in a shared vision to make the Super Falcons world standard.
"Together, we can achieve greatness that echoes for generations. Thank you so much His Excellency for this honour, thank you to the ministers that have come to cheer us from the first day, your messages were seen and your support were instrumental to our victory at the tournament."
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Reactions to President Tinubu rewarding Super Falcons
Nigerians have praised President Bola Tinubu for rewarding the victorious Super Falcons. Reactions are listed below:
Keshinro Babsinjay Ayokunle said:
"This suppose ginger our boys wallahi ! Cos na Morocco go still host men AFCON."
Honorius Emodi wrote:
"Good move. More than what the English Lionesses earned for winning the Euros."
Mbanefo Uju Success added:
"First congratulations to the Ladies they deserved the victory and I hope is not audio promises like they did during Westahoff time that took 25years to materialise."
Michael Akol said:
"Very good gesture. This will motivate more women to represent the country with pride. Unlike the men who's wives are waiting to claim half of their properties. How this go motivate someone to kill body 🤣😂🤣."
Aderemi J. Awolaiye wrote:
"Commendable. They truly deserve the award for their patience, commitment and forbearance. Hope we keep the standards because the future belongs to the youth and our President is a 'Talk and Do' presido."
President Tinubu hails heroics during WAFCON final
Legit.ng also reported that Esther Okoronkwo's penalty in the 64th minute of the WAFCON 2024 final was hailed as a 'courageous exercise'.
Supporters' praises were echoed by President Tinubu in his video call with the triumphant Super Falcons side on Saturday night, July 26.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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