Tinubu Rewards Super Falcons with $100,000 Each

President Bola Tinubu has initiated the payment of the cash rewards he pledged to the Super Falcons after their victory at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Each of the 24 players received the naira equivalent of $100,000, totaling approximately ₦140 million, while the 11-member technical crew received the naira equivalent of $50,000 each.

The payments were confirmed on November 2, 2026, more than a year after the team claimed their record-extending 10th continental title in Morocco in July 2025. Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade welcomed the payment as recognition of the squad's achievement.

In addition to the cash rewards, Tinubu conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on the team and approved three-bedroom apartments for both players and officials. The National Sports Commission (NSC), led by Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, commended the President for fulfilling financial commitments to Nigerian athletes, stating that such actions build a culture of accountability and national pride.