Tinubu fulfils pledge as Super Falcons receive $100,000 cash rewards
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Reported by Akinbayo Wahab
Tue, 3 Nov 2026, 20:37
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The Federal Government has paid cash rewards to players, coaches and officials of the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), completing the reward package promised by President Bola Tinubu. According to the commission, each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each coach and official received the equivalent of $50,000.
Context & Background
✦The team had earlier received the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and three-bedroom apartments.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2025:The Federal Government has paid cash rewards to players, coaches and officials of the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), completing the reward package promised by President Bola Tinubu.Monday:The National Sports Commission (NSC) disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Zira Zakka Nagga.$100,000,:According to the commission, each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each coach and official received the equivalent of $50,000.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦The Federal Government has paid cash rewards to players, coaches and officials of the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), completing the reward package promised by President Bola Tinubu.
✦According to the commission, each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each coach and official received the equivalent of $50,000.
✦The team had earlier received the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and three-bedroom apartments.
Key Facts:2025: The Federal Government has paid cash rewards to players, coaches and officials of the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), completing the reward package promised by President Bola Tinubu.Monday: The National Sports Commission (NSC) disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Zira Zakka Nagga.$100,000,: According to the commission, each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each coach and official received the equivalent of $50,000.2026: The NSC chairman recalled that Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, received similar cash rewards in September 2026 after winning their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in 2025.
Editorial Excerpt
According to the commission, each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each coach and official received the equivalent of $50,000.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Super Falcons of Nigeria?
The Federal Government has paid cash rewards to players, coaches and officials of the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), completing the reward package promised by President Bola Tinubu.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Super Falcons of Nigeria, Super Eagles of Nigeria, Naira & Foreign Exchange Policy.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The Federal Government has paid cash rewards to players, coaches and officials of the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), completing the reward package promised by President Bola Tinubu.
