President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours, cash gifts and houses on the triumphant Super Falcons in a grand reception at the State House, Abuja, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
In recognition of their record 10th continental title, Tinubu, while receiving the players and coaching crew at the Villa, conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on each member of the victorious squad.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President said also approved the allocation of a three-bedroom apartment for each player and members of the coaching team.
The President further announced monetary rewards, approving the Naira equivalent of $100,000 (approximately N153 million) for each player and $50,000 (N75.6 million), for each member of the coaching crew, totalling a whooping N4,503,600,000.
“I hereby confer on the players, the 11 man technical team with national honours of the Officer of the Order of the Niger”.
“Additionally, I have I directed the allocation of three bedroom apartments in the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme.
“Then there is the cash award of the Naira equivalent of $100,000 US dollars each to the 24 players and the naira equivalent of $50,000 to the 11-man technical crew.
“You have inspired millions, especially young girls who now see proof that their dreams are valid and achievable.
“You have inspired me, too. And it’s great for a nation to have assets that are the hope of today, tomorrow, and the day after. You represent that hope. You ignited that hope. And we will continue to encourage you, the next generation, and other generations after you,” Tinubu said amid cheers from the jubilant team.
