In a grand reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday evening, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honored Nigeria’s Super Falcons for their sensational comeback victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
10-time Champions Super Falcons Rewarded Royally
The Super Falcons, who secured their record 10th WAFCON title with a 3–2 win after coming from two goals down against hosts Morocco on Saturday in Rabat, were received by the President in a jubilant atmosphere as the pride of a grateful nation.
As part of the national honor and appreciation, each player and member of the technical crew received:
And an additional 10 Million Naira was awarded to the players by the Governors’ Forum.
“You lifted our spirits” – PRESIDENT TINUBU TO THE SUPER FALCONS
President Tinubu, who had placed a post-match video call to the team on Saturday night, spoke with pride and admiration for the team during the ceremony, saying:
“I am very, very proud of you. The entire nation is proud of you. You have lifted our spirits. You are a pride to your generation, and we are all very happy.”
“You will be celebrated, and I look forward to receiving the trophy in Abuja,” he had added during that call.
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The Super Falcons arrived in coaster buses at exactly 4:35 p.m., where they were received at the forecourt of the State House, before being ushered into a formal meeting with the President.
Leading the squad were Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, and head coach Justin Madugu, who masterminded the incredible comeback win.
Super Falcons’ Decade of Dominance
With this 2024 title, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have won four WAFCON tournaments in the last decade (2014, 2016, 2018, and now 2024), maintaining their dominance in African women’s football.
Their victory in Rabat was one of the most historic and dramatic in WAFCON history, coming back from 0–2 down to win 3–2, and sending shockwaves through the continent and breaking the hearts of the Atlass Lioness of Morocco and it’s fans in general.
An Unforgettable Honor
Today’s event will be written as one of the most generous reward packages ever given to an African women’s national team.
The national honours, real estate gifts, and dollar rewards highlights President Tinubu’s commitment to women’s sports and youth development.
The Super Falcons will now return to their various clubs and countries as national heroines, but they leave the Villa with a message of pride, unity, and recognition that their excellence has been etched in the nation’s history.
