The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his remarkable reward to the Super Falcons.
Tinubu hosted the players and officials of the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, on their return from Morocco on Monday.
The Super Falcons won the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title on Saturday after a thrilling 3–2 victory over the hosts.
The President gave the players $100,000 each, while the 11 officials received $50,000.
Tinubu also rewarded the team with a three-bedroom apartment at the Renewed Hope Estate, as well as the national honour of the Order of the Niger, OON.
Gusau said the gesture of the country’s number one citizen is a great motivation for the girl-child in the country.
“I am overjoyed because Mr. President has done what no leader before him had done. This is a magnificent day for women’s football and indeed, football generally. This action of Mr. President will serve as a fillip to draw out the girl-child in our country to seek greatness through legitimate ways,” he said.
