Tinubu fulfils WAFCON pledge as Super Falcons players receive $100,000 each

Nigeria’s federal government has paid the rewards pledged by President Bola Tinubu after the Super Falcons won their 10th WAFCON title. Each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while coaches and other officials received $50,000 each. Players and officials had also earlier received a three-bedroom flat in Abuja and the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger. Nigeria beat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the July 2025 final, coming back from two goals down.