‎‎PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU CONFERS SUPER FALCONS WITH NATIONAL HONOURS

‎President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Officer of the
Order of the Niger on the Super Falcons for winning Nigeria’s 10th title of
the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco.
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‎Tinubu, who disclosed this when he hosted the players and other members
of the team at the Presidential Villa on Monday, also announced the award
of the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each of the 24 players.
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‎The President who said the victorious players would each receive a three-
bedroom apartment, also announced the award of the naira equivalent of
$50,000 to the technical team.
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‎Tinubu while commending the women’s team for their determination and
courage, thanked them for reminding Nigerians of the strength of the
Nigerian spirit stating that his administration would continue to encourage
the team.
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‎Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of
Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, donated 10 million naira to each
of the 24 players and the technical team on behalf of the Forum.
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‎Earlier, the captain of the team, Rasheedat Ajibade, expressed gratitude to
the President for his unwavering belief in the team. She said the WAFCON
trophy was for all Nigerians, especially young girls.
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‎Ajibade who called for support for women's football, said the dream of the
squad is to be the best women’s team in the world.