President Bola Tinubu has shared that he nearly missed watching the final match of the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) due to concerns over his blood pressure. The Super Falcons' thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Morocco had the nation on the edge of their seats, and even the President couldn't resist the excitement.
The Tension Was Too Much
While hosting the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu admitted that the tension was too intense for him to handle. "I didn’t want to watch the match initially because I don’t want high blood pressure," he revealed. However, he ended up watching the match after someone turned on the TV in his room ¹ ².
A Dramatic Comeback
When the score was 2-0 in favor of Morocco, Tinubu got "very restless and very offended." But he was impressed by the Super Falcons' indomitable spirit, resilience, determination, and courage as they staged a dramatic comeback to win the match 3-2 ¹.
Rewards for the Super Falcons
The President praised the team's performance and assured them of his continued support. As a token of appreciation, Tinubu conferred National Honours of Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) on the 24 players. Each player received ³ ²:
- *Three-bedroom apartment* under the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme
- *$100,000 cash award* (₦150 million)
- *National Honour*: Officer of the Order of Niger (OON)
The technical team was also rewarded with $50,000 (₦75 million) each. The Nigerian Governors' Forum added ₦360 million, with each of the 36 states contributing ₦10 million ².
