The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the remarkable reward given to the Super Falcons, Nigeria's women's national football team. The team recently won the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating Morocco 3-2 in the final.
Reward Package
The reward package includes ¹ ²:
- *$100,000 cash reward* for each of the 24 players
- *$50,000 cash reward* for each of the 11 technical and administrative crew members
- *Three-bedroom apartment* in the Renewed Hope Estate for each player
- *National Honour*: Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) conferred on the players and technical crew
Gusau's Reaction
Gusau described the gesture as a great motivation for the girl-child in Nigeria, saying, "I am overjoyed because Mr. President has done what no leader before him had done. This is a magnificent day for women's football and indeed, football generally. This action of Mr. President will serve as a fillip to draw out the girl-child in our country to seek greatness through legitimate ways" ¹.
Additional Rewards
The Nigeria Governors' Forum also contributed to the celebration, gifting each player and member of the coaching staff ₦10 million. Six Super Eagles players, including William Ekong and Ola Aina, jointly contributed ₦1 million to each of the 24 Super Falcons players as a mark of solidarity and encouragement ³.
Conclusion
The reward package is seen as a historic gesture that will inspire young girls across the country to strive for greatness through sports and other dignified vocations. The Super Falcons' victory and the reward package have brought joy and pride to Nigerians, highlighting the importance of recognizing and rewarding excellence in sports ³.
