By : Peace Udugba.
President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s Super Falcons with $100,000 each and a three-bedroom home for every member of the team, following their remarkable comeback victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Each member of the technical team will receive $50,000, along with a three-bedroom apartment in the Renewed Hope Housing Estate.
The President announced the rewards during a reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he honoured the players and officials for their performance. The team’s captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the President and the government for the warm reception and unwavering support.
Today, I stand before you not just as the captain of the Super Falcons, but as a proud daughter of Nigeria, carrying the dreams, resilience, and spirit of our great nation,” Ajibade said. She emphasized the significance of their victory, stating, “This victory is not just a trophy. It is a testament to the unyielding spirit of Nigeria. It is a celebration of every young girl in our villages, towns, and cities who dares to dream… This 10th title is for you, Mr. President, for Nigerians, for Super Falcons, and for every young child who believes and dreams to be on this stage someday.
Ajibade called for continued support from the government and stakeholders to elevate Nigeria’s global standing in women’s football. Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, described the team’s victory as a symbol of national unity, inspiration, and the triumph of belief, courage, and excellence.
Dikko credited President Tinubu’s administration with investing in sports development and women’s empowerment. “The Super Falcons’ triumph is a fruit of your unwavering support for sports and women. You have always believed that sports can unite us, heal us, and uplift our spirits as one of the major drivers of the economy. And today, we have seen it happen,” he stated.
Dikko also commended the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her constant support for women’s sports. “This win goes beyond sports. It is a powerful symbol of our national unity and cohesion. In those 90 minutes, Nigerians everywhere from the north, south, east, and west held their breath, prayed together, cheered the team, and finally celebrated together,” he said.
