Nigeria's Super Falcons Shine as President Promises Rewards

The Nigerian women's national football team, the Super Falcons, received an enthusiastic welcome after their impressive victory at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), where they defeated Morocco 3-2 to snag their 10th title. At a grand reception at Aso Rock, President Bola Tinubu announced that each player would receive $100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment, sparking cheers from the squad. Despite the celebrations, there have been concerns over the government’s history of unfulfilled promises regarding rewards. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade emphasized the victory was for every dreamer and expressed the team's ambition to be the world's best. While acknowledging past payment disputes, Tinubu reassured that future bonuses would be properly managed, addressing ongoing calls for equal pay for the women’s team compared to the men’s.