The federal government’s payment of $100,000 promised each player in Nigeria’s female national team, Super Falcons has been described as ‘another demonstration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment towards rewarding sporting excellence’ in the country.
Sports247 reports that this declaration came from the National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade’s special assistant media, Kola Daniel, while providing details of the disbursements.
He pointed out that the development is a fulfilment of the president’s rewards that were announced after the Falcons won the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which was a record-extending and historic tenth continental title for the team.
The DG’s spokesman further disclosed that the Falcons’ players have started receiving about ₦140m each, representing an equivalent of the $100,000 reward promised by Tinubu after the team staged a remarkable comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final in July 2025.
“The payment is another demonstration of President Tinubu’s commitment to rewarding sporting excellence and motivating Nigerian athletes to achieve greater success on the international stage.
“Since assuming office, President Tinubu has been a breath of fresh air for Nigerian sports, with his support extending beyond the Super Falcons to other national teams.
“The President had similarly promised and delivered $100,000 rewards to members of D’Tigress following their triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, where Nigeria secured a fifth consecutive continental title.
“The Commission commends President Tinubu for his consistent support for Nigerian athletes and for demonstrating that sporting excellence deserves tangible recognition,” Daniel stated in a press release.
He added that President Tinubu’s commitment towards rewarding sporting excellence has also strengthened effort, confidence and patriotic zeal among Nigerian athletes and administrators, while encouraging a culture of accountability and national pride.
