Just In: Tinubu Rewards Super Falcons With $100K And National Awards [Video]

During a reception held Monday evening at the Presidential Villa, President Tinubu decorated the players with the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) award in recognition of their historic achievement.

In addition to the national honours, each of the 24 players received a cash reward of $100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment. Members of the team’s technical crew were also awarded $50,000 each.

Further support reportedly came from the Nigerian Governors Forum, with a combined sum of ₦360 million — ₦10 million contributed by each of the 36 states.

Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Vice Captain Chiamaka Nnadozie formally presented the WAFCON trophy to President Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during the event held at the State Banquet Hall.

Led by head coach Justin Madugu, the team arrived at the Presidential Villa at 4:35 p.m., where they were warmly received by the President and other dignitaries.

In his remarks, President Tinubu shared a lighthearted moment about how tense he felt watching the Super Falcons’ comeback victory over Morocco.

“Honestly, I didn’t want to watch the match,” Tinubu said. “I was afraid of getting high blood pressure. But others turned on the TV, and I had to watch.”

“When it was 2-0, I got restless. But your resilience kept me glued to the screen. You almost made me hungrier — your mother, the First Lady, was running from the kitchen shouting, ‘We have won!’ And I replied, ‘You haven’t won yet!’” he joked.