President Bola Tinubu has Conferred National Honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all members of the Super Falcons squad for winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and promised to give each player a 3-bedroom flat at the Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Guzape District of the FCT.
He also pledged the equivalent of $100,000 (at #1500/$) in naira to each of the 24 players and an additional $50,000 to members of the technical crew.
The newly crowned continental champions, captained by Rasheedat Ajibade, presented the glittering trophy to President Bola Tinubu amid cheers from the first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, government officials, and football administrators.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria had returned to the country after a successful campaign in Morocco, which saw them clinch a record 10th WAFCON title.
The Falcons arrived in Abuja amidst funfair from fans and other Nigerians who were on ground to welcome them at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.