The National Sports Commission (NSC) says all Super Falcons gamers, coaches and officers who participated in Nigeria’s 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumph have acquired their promised money rewards from the Federal Government.
In an announcement on Monday, the NSC mentioned the naira equal of $100,000 had been paid instantly into the accounts of every participant, whereas officers acquired $50,000 every.
President Bola Tinubu had pledged the rewards after the Falcons secured their tenth WAFCON title.
Nigeria defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 within the closing after coming from two targets down to finish a exceptional comeback and declare the continental trophy.
The event was initially scheduled for 2024 however was postponed to 2025.
The gamers had been additionally promised a three-bedroom condo every within the Renewed Hope Estate in Abuja and nationwide honours of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
The Federal Government had earlier fulfilled its housing promise to the Falcons initially of the 2026 WAFCON in July.
The newest cost completes the excellent money part of the presidential rewards promised to the workforce following their continental triumph.
In September 2026, the Federal Government additionally paid the naira equal of $100,000 to every D’Tigress participant and $50,000 to every official following their 2024 Afrobasket victory.
The basketball workforce additionally acquired its promised housing earlier within the yr.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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