Asisat Oshoala Reacts As Igbo Super Falcons Get ₦30m and Lands From Governor Hope Uzodinma
- Asisat Oshoala has subtly called out the Lagos State government after Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma hosted Imo-born players
- Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu only issued a congratulatory statement, while Uzodinma gave players from his state huge money
- Seven of the ladies who hail from Imo each received a staggering ₦30 million and a plot of land in Owerri
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has sent a subtle message to the Lagos State government after her teammates from Imo State received huge cash and lands from Governor Hope Uzodinma.
The Nigerian women’s national football team clinched their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in a highly intense 3-2 victory over Morocco.
The team received national honours and rewards from President Bola Tinubu, including $100,000 and three-bedroom flats for each player, per the State House.
Source: Twitter
Governor Uzodinma hosted a grand reception at the Government House in Owerri, in celebration of the seven Imo-born Super Falcons players, including Chiamaka Nnadozie, Jennifer Echegini, Osinachi Ohale, Tochukwu Oluehi, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Anam Imo, and Esther Okoronkwo.
Each of the ladies received ₦30 million and a plot of land in Owerri, while assistant coach Ann Chiejine was awarded ₦10 million.
Michelle Alozie, another Imo native, was absent due to commitments in the United States.
The governor praised the players’ resilience and said their contributions rekindled national pride. However, striker Asisat Oshoala has reacted to Uzodinma's decision to reward only Imo-born players.
The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year took to Instagram with a cryptic post:
“My Imo sisters dey hot oo ….God abeg #Lagosian.”
A staunch Super Falcons fan, Chinemerem Mba, urged other governors to reward players from their respective states. She told Legit.ng:
"What Governor Uzodinma has done is good, and I hope other state governors can emulate this to motivate their indigenes. Other players also deserve to be celebrated."
Earlier, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, issued a congratulatory statement after the team won the title.
Fans have taken to the comment section of the post by Oshoala to react.
yemi_ent said:
"@lagosstategovt @seyitinubu bless our sister with 5 plots of land for Banana Island. She’s been putting Lagos on the map since Barcelona, USA and national duty.
"It’s bout time. Thank you. If I fit see 1 too, I no go mind."
i_amayofrosh1 added:
"So sad he had to do it this way. He is supposed to give them all. If person talk now them go attack awon werey."
nabila.fash doing:
"Where is Lagos State oooo??? Our governor will do better don’t worry Agba Baller."
itz_sir_wacy
"@asisat_oshoala in as much I think Jide sanwo olu should replicate the same in south-west, he might not do it to avoid being tagged as tribalist.
"Tho, one side of me doesn’t see any wrong in that, it’s just people appreciating their people without any sentimental agenda attached."
goldenson_kuti:
"aWe no fit tag sanwo olu like this make e see what’s mate are doing and again the gov suppose compensate everyone together na so tribalisim abi wathen dem dey call am dey start."
Source: Twitter
Governor Fintiri rewards Justine Madugu
Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Ahmadu Fintiri rewarded Super Falcons coach, Justine Pwanidi Madugu, with a three-bedroom bungalow and ₦50 million.
The Adamawa state governor awarded Madugu for his role in leading the Super Falcons to victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
