ABUJA: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured the Super Falcons with national awards, cash prizes, and housing gifts following their record-breaking 10th title at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
At a ceremony held in Abuja, the President conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all 24 players for their outstanding achievement in African women’s football.
The Super Falcons, led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade, presented the WAFCON trophy to President Tinubu, who praised the team’s determination and resilience. He shared his emotional reaction to the final match against Morocco, calling their victory a moment of immense pride for all Nigerians.
Watching you fight for every ball, every goal, was inspiring. You made the nation proud,” Tinubu said.
Ajibade assured the President that the team is focused on even greater heights:We are committed to becoming the best women’s football team in the world,” she said.
pictures of the falcons team, president Tinubu and wife and minister of women affairs
In Recognition of Their Triumph:
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$100,000 cash for each of the 24 players
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$50,000 cash for each of the 11 officials
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A fully furnished three-bedroom flat in Abuja for every player and official
President Tinubu noted that the ceremony was deliberately timed to ensure the team received the recognition they truly deserved.
The Super Falcons’ latest win cements their position as Africa’s most successful women’s football team, and these honours underscore the government’s renewed commitment to supporting women in sports.
