The Federal Government has paid cash rewards to players, coaches and officials of the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), completing the reward package promised by President Bola Tinubu.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Zira Zakka Nagga.
According to the commission, each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each coach and official received the equivalent of $50,000.
The team had earlier received the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and three-bedroom apartments.
The Chairman of the NSC, Shehu...
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Tinubu fulfils pledge as Super Falcons receive $100,000 cash rewards
Source: Vanguard News
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