President Bola Tinubu has fulfilled his $100,000 reward promise to Nigeria’s Super Falcons following their historic triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where the team secured a record-extending 10th continental title.
According to the National Sports Commission (NSC), players have begun receiving payments of approximately ₦140 million, representing the naira equivalent of the financial reward promised by the President after Nigeria’s dramatic victory over hosts Morocco in the final in July 2025.
The Super Falcons staged a remarkable comeback after falling two goals behind, fighting back in the second half to defeat Morocco and reclaim the African crown. The victory further reinforced Nigeria’s position as the most successful team in the history of the women’s continental competition.
Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade reportedly expressed appreciation to Tinubu for fulfilling his commitment, describing the payment as welcome recognition of the players’ efforts and their contribution to Nigerian sports.
The reward fulfils a promise made after the team’s outstanding performance, with the government seeking to recognise the players’ achievement and encourage further success on the international stage.
The National Sports Commission commended the President for supporting Nigerian athletes and maintaining a commitment to rewarding sporting excellence.
The Commission also noted that Tinubu had similarly promised and delivered $100,000 rewards to members of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament, where they secured a fifth consecutive continental championship.
The reward payments are expected to reinforce calls for consistent support for Nigerian athletes, particularly those representing the country at major international competitions.
Nigeria’s sporting achievements have often generated public debate over athlete welfare, preparation, incentives and the need to sustain investment in sports development. The fulfilment of the promised rewards places renewed attention on the importance of honouring commitments made to national teams after major victories.
For the Super Falcons, the payment marks financial recognition of a historic campaign that once again demonstrated the team’s resilience and dominance in African women’s football.
