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‘I Didn’t Want To Watch WAFCON Final Because I Don’t Want High BP’ – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday revealed that he avoided watching the final match of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) live to save himself from a possible high blood pressure episode.
While receiving the victorious Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu admitted the tension of the match against South Africa was too intense for him.
“I didn’t want to watch the match initially because I don’t want high blood pressure. My wife was cooking my food in the kitchen, rushed out to tell me we have won,” Tinubu told the players.
The Super Falcons defeated South Africa to clinch a record 12th WAFCON title, further cementing their dominance in African women’s football.
Naija News had earlier reported that at the State Banquet Hall, President Tinubu conferred National Honours of Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) on the 24 players, in recognition of their victory.
In addition, each player received:
Three-bedroom apartment
$100,000 (₦150 million) cash award
The technical team was also rewarded with $50,000 (₦75 million) each.
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum added ₦360 million, with each of the 36 states contributing ₦10 million, further boosting the team’s rewards.
During the ceremony, team captain Rasheedat Ajibade and vice-captain Chiamaka Nnadozie presented the WAFCON trophy to the President and First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, drawing applause from attendees.
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