Nigeria victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each
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Tinubu rewards Super Falcons with $100,000 and new homes after WAFCON triumph
Nigeria Super Falcons Honoured with Cash and Homes After WAFCON Victory
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Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, with $100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment each, following their dramatic victory in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
During a grand reception at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Monday, the president praised the team for what he described as an inspiring and hard-fought comeback in the final against Morocco. Nigeria overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 win and lift their 10th WAFCON title.
“You have returned home as champions of Africa,” Tinubu said. “Your courage and consistency brought pride to the entire nation.”
National Honours and Celebrations
As the players arrived in Abuja, traditional drummers, dancers, and cheering officials welcomed them at the airport before escorting them to the State House in a convoy. At the ceremony, President Tinubu conferred national honours—Officer of the Order of the Niger—on all 24 players and coaching staff, declaring it a gesture of gratitude from the Nigerian people.
The team erupted in celebration as the cash and housing reward was announced, although previous governments have been criticised for failing to deliver on similar promises in the past.
A Symbol of Hope for Nigerian Girls
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade dedicated the team’s achievement to young Nigerian girls aspiring to follow in their footsteps.
“This victory is for every girl in our villages, towns, and cities who dreams of something bigger,” she said, calling on authorities to maintain strong support for women’s football if Nigeria is to compete on the global stage.
Persistent Challenges Despite Glory
Despite their success, the Super Falcons continue to face long-standing issues, including delayed payments and unequal treatment compared to their male counterparts, the Super Eagles.
Just recently, the government fulfilled a 30-year-old pledge to provide homes to members of the 1994 Super Eagles squad. Meanwhile, the women’s team has staged sit-in protests during major tournaments over unpaid bonuses, including after the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Public frustration over gender pay disparity remains widespread, with fans and advocates urging the government to treat the women’s team on par with the men.
Tinubu Promises Systemic Change
Ahead of Saturday’s final, President Tinubu approved match allowances and backdated payments for the squad. He assured the team that moving forward, payments would be made promptly and transparently.
Describing the Super Falcons’ latest triumph as a “milestone in Nigerian sports history,” Tinubu reaffirmed his government’s commitment to elevating women’s football and supporting young athletes across the country.
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