Gold, Glory and Grand Gifts: Super Falcons Hit Jackpot After WAFCON Win
In a moment that will echo through the annals of Nigerian sports history, the Super Falcons have been lavishly celebrated for their record-breaking 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has unveiled a staggering reward package that matches the magnitude of their achievement.
Each member of the victorious squad and the 11-man technical crew has been conferred with the prestigious Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)—a national honour reserved for the country’s finest.
Cash Windfall:
$100,000 to each player
$50,000 to each technical crew member
₦10 million to each player from the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum
Three-bedroom apartments also awarded to every player and technical crew member in the Renewed Hope Housing Estate, a symbol of gratitude and national pride.
This unprecedented gesture not only recognizes their sporting excellence but also underscores the government’s commitment to empowering women in sports and celebrating national heroes.
President Tinubu, in his remarks, hailed the team as ‘ambassadors of resilience, unity, and Nigerian excellence,’ adding that their comeback victory over Morocco was ‘a masterclass in grit and glory.’
