President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of allowances and match bonuses for Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final clash against hosts Morocco on July 26.
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, announced the development on Thursday, confirming that all entitlements due to the players, coaches, and officials—up to and including the final—have been disbursed for immediate payment.
Describing the move as “policy in motion,” Dikko said it reflects President Tinubu’s renewed commitment to Nigerian athletes and would become the new standard of prompt and transparent reward in sports administration.
“This is the kind of sports administration we are building, one rooted in dignity, trust, and shared prosperity,” he stated, adding that the reforms would benefit future generations of athletes.
The gesture also extends to D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, who are preparing to begin their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign in Côte d’Ivoire. They will also receive enhanced allowances and bonuses under the new policy.
