Nigeria’s Super Falcons have started receiving the $100,000 victory bonus promised by President Bola Tinubu after lifting the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with each player receiving roughly ₦140 million.
WAFCON champions receive promised reward
The National Sports Commission confirmed on Monday that Tinubu has honoured the pledge made to the Super Falcons following their triumph at the 2025 WAFCON.
- Each member of the Nigeria squad is being paid the naira equivalent of the $100,000 presidential bonus, estimated at about ₦140 million.
- The Falcons claimed their 10th African women’s championship in July 2025, extending their own record.
- They beat tournament hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final after recovering from a two-goal deficit before half-time.
The comeback victory further underlined Nigeria’s status as the most decorated women’s national football team on the continent.
Ajibade welcomes recognition
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade expressed appreciation to the President for following through on his commitment. She said the payment was an important acknowledgement of the players’ success and of the team’s wider role in Nigerian sport.
Rewards also delivered to D’Tigress
The Commission added that Tinubu also fulfilled a separate $100,000 reward pledge for Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball side, D’Tigress, after their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket victory.
- D’Tigress secured Nigeria’s fifth successive title at the continental basketball tournament.
- The NSC said the bonuses demonstrate presidential backing for athletes representing Nigeria in different national teams.
NSC points to athlete welfare and event hosting
The statement also praised the leadership work of NSC Director-General Shehu Dikko and Commissioner Bukola Olopade, saying their focus has included improved support for athletes, greater international opportunities and staging major sporting occasions.
The Commission said Nigeria has hosted approximately 30 international sports events during their tenure, a record it believes has enhanced the country’s standing as a venue for high-profile competitions.
It also applauded Tinubu for his continued support of Nigerian athletes, arguing that elite performance should be matched by meaningful financial recognition. The NSC said the reward payments have boosted belief among both athletes and sports officials.
