The Super Falcons have received a significant boost from the federal government as they prepare to face Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate and full payment of all outstanding allowances and match bonuses for the team.
The cheering news was confirmed on Thursday in Abuja by Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission.
Dikko stated that all entitlements, covering the team’s journey up to the July 26 final match, have been disbursed to ensure prompt payment to players, coaches, and officials.
Dikko described the gesture as “policy in motion” and a demonstration of the government’s renewed commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes.
“This is the kind of sports administration we are building, one rooted in dignity, trust, and shared prosperity,” he said.
“Future generations would appreciate President Tinubu’s reforms in the sports sector.”
The move is expected to motivate the team as they face off against Morocco in the WAFCON final.
The government’s support extends beyond the Super Falcons, with Dikko confirming that Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will also receive improved allowances and bonuses as they prepare for the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign in Côte d’Ivoire.
This development signals a new era of timely payments and support for Nigerian athletes.
Dikko said:”This will now be the standard practice going forward, timely payments without drama or delays.”
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