President Bola Tinubu on Monday honoured the Super Falcons for winning their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco.
At the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, Tinubu conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on the team and technical crew.
Each player received $100,000, while each of the 11-man technical crew was awarded $50,000 and a three-bedroom flat in the Renewed Hope Estate, Abuja.
The President, joined by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and top officials, commended the team for their performance and dedication to the nation’s pride.
Tinubu praised the Falcons’ unity and consistency, describing their success as a significant milestone for Nigeria.
Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, announced N10 million for each player on behalf of his colleagues.
Also, Mrs Tinubu lauded the President’s support for sports development and the welfare of Nigerian athletes.
She expressed her optimism for future global victories, including winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade thanked Nigerians and urged for stronger institutional support for the team’s future.
Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie presented the WAFCON trophy to President Tinubu during the reception ceremony.
Each player and crew member shook hands with the President and participated in a group photograph at the State House.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, applauded the Falcons’ team spirit and praised Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Sports Agenda’.
Ministers, sports officials, and dignitaries attended and gathered to celebrate the historic achievement.
The team travelled straight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to the Presidential Villa for the reception, seen as deeply motivational.
