President Bola Tinubu hosted the triumphant Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on July 28, 2025, to celebrate their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. In a grand ceremony, he conferred on each of the 24 players the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and directed that they receive a cash award equal to $100,000 in naira, along with a three‑bedroom apartment in Abuja .
Addressing the team, President Tinubu praised their dedication and resilience, saying, “I have received this trophy on behalf of all Nigerians, and I say to you: thank you for reminding us of the strength of the Nigerian spirit. On behalf of a grateful nation, I hereby confer on you the OON, allocate each of you a three‑bedroom apartment, and award you the naira equivalent of $100,000.” He added that the same apartment benefit and a cash award of the naira equivalent of $50,000 would go to each of the 11 members of the technical team .
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, further bolstered the celebration by donating ₦10 million to each player and technical staff member on behalf of the forum, underscoring the nationwide pride in the team’s achievement .
Rasheedat Ajibade, the team captain, expressed profound gratitude to Mr. President for his unwavering support. She dedicated the victory to young girls across Nigeria, urging sustained investment in women’s football so that the Super Falcons can aspire to global excellence.
Earlier in the day, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, joined ministers Mohammed Idris (Information), Hanatu Musawa (Culture & Tourism), and Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim (Women Affairs) to welcome the team at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, where cheering fans celebrated their return.
With these generous rewards and honours, the Tinubu administration has underscored its commitment to uplifting women’s sports and inspiring future generations of Nigerian athletes.
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