Reigning African champions, the Super Falcons, have received the rewards promised by the Federal Government following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, The PUNCH reports.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, presented the rewards to the team in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday, just hours before Nigeria’s opening Group C match against Malawi at the 2026 WAFCON.
Photos shared by the Nigeria Football Federation on its official X account showed Dikko alongside the NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, and captain Rasheedat Ajibade.
The parcels presented to Ajibade and her teammates are understood to contain the title documents for the houses promised to each player, as well as their national honours certificates.
“NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and NFF GS Mohammed Sanusi on Tuesday presented the 2025 WAFCON triumph rewards promised by the FGN to the Super Falcons in Rabat, Morocco,” the NFF wrote.
Nigeria secured a record-extending 10th WAFCON title after producing a dramatic comeback from two goals down to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2024 tournament, which was played last year.
Following the historic victory, President Bola Tinubu announced a reward package of $100,000 for each player, $50,000 for every member of the technical crew and backroom staff, a three-bedroom house for each team member and the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger.
While the cash rewards were reportedly paid after the completion of administrative processes, the presentation of the housing documents and national honours certificates had been delayed until the team’s return to Morocco for this year’s tournament.
Speaking last weekend, Dikko explained that the presentation was intentionally scheduled to coincide with the squad’s assembly for the title defence.
“I am leaving Glasgow for Morocco this week to present keys to the houses, which His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, promised the Super Falcons after they won the last edition of the WAFCON. Even their $100,000 has been paid into their various bank accounts,” Dikko said.
“We decided to delay the presentation of the keys because we wanted a situation whereby the players would be together. I am sure it will boost their morale ahead of the 2026 WAFCON.”
Dikko also reaffirmed that the monetary rewards had already been paid into the players’ respective bank accounts after all necessary administrative procedures were concluded.
The presentation comes as Nigeria begin the defence of their continental crown in Morocco, where they are chasing an unprecedented 11th WAFCON title. After opening their Group C campaign against debutants Malawi on Tuesday, the Falcons will face Zambia before rounding off the group stage against Egypt.
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