The Super Falcons players have received the naira equivalent of $100,000 each, while their coaches and officials got $50,000 each, completing the cash component of President Bola Tinubu's reward package for winning the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. This payment was announced by the National Sports Commission in a statement on Monday. The Federal Government had fulfilled the President's financial commitment to the team following their record-extending 10th WAFCON title.
The players had earlier received title documents for their three-bedroom apartments in Abuja and certificates of the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger. The Chairman of the NSC, Shehu Dikko, thanked Tinubu for fulfilling his promise and recognising the team's achievement. Dikko stated that the Super Falcons made Nigeria proud, and the President has honoured his commitment to them in full.
The payment followed cooperation between the NSC and the Ministries of Finance, Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, and Housing and Urban Development. Dikko also said the fulfilment of the rewards marked a departure from previous experiences in which Nigerian athletes waited years to receive promised benefits. President Tinubu has shown that things can be done differently, according to Dikko.
The Super Falcons secured their 10th continental title in July 2025 after coming from two goals down to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final in Rabat. Tinubu announced the rewards at a presidential reception for the team on July 28, 2025, promising each player the naira equivalent of $100,000, while members of the technical crew were to receive $50,000 each.
The latest payment follows a similar development involving Nigeria's senior women's basketball team, D'Tigress, whose players received the naira equivalent of $100,000 each in September 2026, while officials received $50,000 each, after winning their fifth consecutive Women's AfroBasket title in 2025. The team had also received three-bedroom apartment documents and OON certificates earlier in February 2026.
In December 2025, the Federal Government also presented housing title documents, confirmation of land allocations in Abuja and national honours to members of the Super Eagles following their silver-medal finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire. This move demonstrates the government's commitment to recognising and rewarding the achievements of Nigerian athletes.
The NSC's efforts, in collaboration with relevant ministries, ensured that the rewards were given to the Super Falcons in record time. This prompt fulfilment of promises is expected to encourage Nigerian athletes to represent the country with confidence, knowing that their efforts are appreciated and commitments made to them will be honoured.
Key points
- The Super Falcons players received the naira equivalent of $100,000 each.
- The payment was made in fulfilment of President Tinubu's pledge.
- This move marks a departure from previous experiences where Nigerian athletes waited years for promised benefits.
