Falcons Receive National Honors from Tinubu, with each player getting $100k

Ifeyinwa Susan Francis.

Falcons Received the National Honors of Officer of the Order of the Niger from Tinubu.

This was made known by Daily Trust on July 28, 2025.

On the 26th, the Super Falcons defeated the host country, Morocco to win a historic 10th WAFCON.

The President is the current host of the Super Falcons. He hosts them at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He also announced the award of the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each of the 24 players.

“I have received this trophy on behalf of all Nigerians, and I say to you: thank you for the dedication, passion, and for reminding us of the strength of the Nigerian spirit. On behalf of a grateful nation, I hereby confer on the players and the 11-man technical team the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).”

“Additionally, I hereby direct the allocation of a three-bedroom apartment to each of the players and members of the technical team.

“In addition, there is a cash award of the naira equivalent of $100,000 each to the 24 players, and the equivalent of $50,000 each to the 11-man technical team.

“Once again, I congratulate you, and I’ll continue to pray for you. With this, Nigeria’s spirit is unyielding and will never die.”

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu was also present at the celebration. She has been cheering the Falcons since the commencement of the tournament.