FG Fulfils WAFCON Promise as Super Falcons Receive Houses, $100,000 Each

FG Fulfils WAFCON Promise as Super Falcons Receive Houses, $100,000 Each

By Niyi Busari 

The Federal Government, through the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday officially presented the rewards promised to members of the Super Falcons following their triumph at the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The presentation ceremony took place in Rabat, Morocco, just hours before Nigeria's opening Group C match against Malawi at the 2026 WAFCON, where the Super Falcons began the defence of their continental crown.

Confirming the development, the NFF announced on its official X account that NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi led the presentation on behalf of the Federal Government.

The rewards include a cash gift of $100,000 for each player, which has already been paid into their individual bank accounts, and the allocation of a three-bedroom apartment to every player under the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Housing Estate initiative. Members of the team's technical crew are also beneficiaries of the government's reward package.

President Bola Tinubu announced the incentives shortly after Nigeria defeated hosts Morocco to win the 2025 WAFCON title, a victory that secured the Super Falcons' record-extending 10th African crown. In addition to the financial rewards and housing allocation, the President also conferred national honours on members of the victorious squad.

Although the cash payments were processed after the completion of administrative formalities, the presentation of the housing allocations was delayed for about a year to ensure the players could receive them together while assembled for international duty.

Speaking ahead of the ceremony, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko explained that the timing was intentional and aimed at motivating the players before the start of the 2026 tournament.

"We decided to present the keys while the players were together in Morocco. Their $100,000 has already been paid into their various bank accounts, and we believe this gesture will further boost their morale as they begin the defence of their WAFCON title," Dikko said.

The Super Falcons entered the 2026 WAFCON as defending champions and Africa's most successful women's national team, having won the tournament a record 10 times.

Nigeria opened their campaign against tournament debutants Malawi and will also face Zambia and Egypt in their remaining Group C fixtures as they seek an unprecedented 11th continental title.

The 2026 WAFCON, taking place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, also serves as Africa's qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. The four semi-finalists will qualify automatically for the World Cup, while one additional nation will have an opportunity to qualify through the intercontinental play-offs.