President Bola Tinubu fulfills a pledge to pay Nigeria’s Super Falcons a $100,000 cash reward following their record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. Multiple outlets report that the payments are made in naira equivalents and that players begin receiving the money after the team’s continental success.
The coverage frames the announcement as recognition of the team’s sporting achievement and Tinubu’s commitment to rewarding it. Vanguard and Premium Times link the payments to the National Sports Commission’s role in the process, while Legit.ng adds that the broader package includes apartments and national honours. Other outlets also describe the timing as occurring “months after” the WAFCON 2024 victory.
Some reports add further context about the team’s performance in the final, including the scoreline and comeback after going behind against Morocco. Nigerian Eye includes additional later tournament outcomes, noting that the Falcons do not retain the title at the 2026 edition and fail to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Across outlets, the core facts remain consistent about the $100,000 per player figure and the pledge being fulfilled.
