The National Sports Commission has confirmed that houses and $100,000 cash rewards promised by President Bola Tinubu to the Super Falcons after their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph have now been paid, days before the team begin the defence of their title in Morocco.
Speaking on Friday from Glasgow, where he is attending the ongoing Commonwealth Games, Commission chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said all financial commitments had been completed and that the presentation of house keys would take place this week.
“I am leaving Glasgow for Morocco this week to present keys to the houses, which His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, promised the Super Falcons after they won the last edition of the WAFCON. Even their $100,000 has been paid into their various bank accounts.
“We decided to delay the presentation of the key because we wanted a situation whereby the players will be together. I am sure it will boost their morale ahead of the 2026 WAFCON event, which will kick off in Morocco in a few days,” Dikko said.
The development eases weeks of concern within the Nigerian camp over delayed rewards and reported theft in Morocco, with members of the current squad having openly worried in recent days that the outstanding promises could affect the team’s confidence ahead of another demanding continental campaign. Related News Winning gold means everything — Nworgu Sports Commission defends N6.44bn World Cup qualifiers budget China comparison exposes Tinubu’s past – Atiku
