Super Falcons get $100,000 equivalent as Tinubu fulfils pledge

Nigeria’s women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, have each received the naira equivalent of $100,000, completing President Bola Tinubu’s promised reward for the squad’s triumph in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The payment, reported by Punch Nigeria, fulfills a pledge made by the president after the team secured the continental title. The amount was converted into naira at the prevailing exchange rate, ensuring each player receives the promised sum.

The Super Falcons clinched the 2025 WAFCON championship, adding another trophy to their record as one of Africa’s most successful women’s football teams. Their victory qualified them for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup and reinforced Nigeria’s dominance in the region.

President Tinubu announced the reward in the weeks following the tournament, emphasizing the government’s commitment to supporting athletes who bring international honors to the country. The disbursement demonstrates the administration’s follow‑through on the promise made to the players.

The distribution of the funds is expected to boost morale among the squad as they prepare for future competitions, while also highlighting the broader effort to recognize and invest in women’s sport in Nigeria.

<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>