The Super Falcons, Nigeria's women's national football team, have started receiving $100,000 each, approximately N140 million, as promised by President Bola Tinubu after their victory at the 2024 WAFCON. The team made a remarkable comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final played in July 2025. This significant reward is a gesture of appreciation for their outstanding performance, which cemented their status as the continent's most successful women's national team.
Before the cash reward, the players and officials were presented with 3-bedroom flats in Abuja and Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) National Honours. A press statement from the National Sports Commission (NSC) announced that the players have begun receiving payments representing the Naira equivalent of the $100,000 reward. Team officials were also rewarded with $50,000, national honours, and 3-bedroom flats in Abuja.
The Super Falcons' victory at the 2024 WAFCON was a notable achievement, as they trailed 2-0 before producing a spirited second-half performance to stun the hosts. This triumph marked their return to the top of African women's football, solidifying their reputation as a dominant force in the sport. The team's success has been attributed to their dedication, hard work, and teamwork.
Team Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu on behalf of the players for fulfilling his promise. She described the gesture as a welcome recognition of the team's achievement and contribution to Nigerian sports. The payment is another demonstration of President Tinubu's commitment to rewarding sporting excellence and motivating Nigerian athletes to achieve greater success on the international stage.
This is not the first time President Tinubu has rewarded Nigerian athletes for their outstanding performance. He had similarly promised and delivered $100,000 rewards to each member of the country's senior women's basketball team, D'Tigress, following their triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket. Nigeria secured a fifth consecutive continental title at the tournament.
The President's gesture is also a testament to his administration's efforts to promote and support sports development in the country. The rewards given to the Super Falcons and other teams are expected to motivate Nigerian athletes to strive for excellence in their respective sports. The President's commitment to recognizing and rewarding sporting excellence is seen as a positive step towards promoting a culture of sports excellence in Nigeria.
The Super Falcons' victory and subsequent rewards have generated widespread excitement and praise across the country. The team's achievement has inspired many young Nigerian athletes, particularly women, to pursue careers in sports. As the country continues to celebrate the team's success, there is a growing expectation that the momentum will be sustained, and Nigerian athletes will continue to excel on the international stage.
Key points
- President Tinubu fulfills promise to reward Super Falcons with $100,000 each
- Super Falcons receive 3-bedroom flats and national honours alongside cash reward
- President Tinubu's gesture demonstrates commitment to promoting sports excellence in Nigeria
