President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has showered Nigeria\u2019s Super Falcons with praise and substantial rewards following their dramatic 3\u20132 comeback victory over host nation Morocco to win the Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for a record-extending 10th time.<\/p>\n
At a state reception on Monday in Abuja, Tinubu announced generous cash gifts of $100,000 for each of the 24 players and $50,000 for each of the 11 team officials. The president hailed the team\u2019s resilience and brilliance in overturning a two-goal deficit during Saturday\u2019s final.<\/p>\n
Beyond the financial windfall, Tinubu conferred national honors on all players, naming each an Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)\u2014one of Nigeria\u2019s highest civilian awards. He also announced that every player would receive a home in the Renewed Hope Estate, a flagship government housing initiative.<\/p>\n
In a show of unified national support, the Nigeria Governors\u2019 Forum (NGF) followed suit, awarding an additional N10 million to each team member and official.<\/p>\n
Morocco stunned early with goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy. But Nigeria\u2019s response was electrifying. Esther Okoronkwo converted a crucial penalty and later set up Folashade Ijamilusi for the equalizer. Jennifer Echegini sealed the win with a late free kick, sending fans into a frenzy and confirming Nigeria\u2019s dominance in African women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n
Four Super Falcons stars made the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Team of the Tournament:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Rasheedat Ajibade \u2013 Woman of the Match (3 times), Best Player of the Tournament<\/p>\n
\u2022 Esther Okoronkwo \u2013 2 goals, 4 assists, including key plays in the final<\/p>\n
\u2022 Michelle Alozie \u2013 Defensive standout with a critical semi-final goal<\/p>\n
\u2022 Chiamaka Nnadozie \u2013 Best Goalkeeper with 4 clean sheets<\/p>\n
Players from Morocco, South Africa, and Ghana also featured in the all-star lineup.<\/p>\n
With this victory, the Super Falcons remain Africa\u2019s most decorated women\u2019s football team\u2014now bolstered by national recognition, financial support, and widespread admiration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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