President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on members of the Super Falcons in recognition of their triumph at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
In addition to the prestigious honours, the President also announced a monetary reward for the team — the Naira equivalent of $100,000 for each of the 24 players and $50,000 for members of the technical crew.
The announcement was met with thunderous applause at the State House as President Bola Tinubu commended the Super Falcons for their remarkable performance, lauding them for “inspiring a new generation of Nigerian girls” through their resilience, teamwork, and sporting brilliance.
In a thrilling final held in Rabat on Saturday, the Super Falcons staged a dramatic comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3–2.
Esther Okoronkwo led the charge, netting a goal and providing two assists in an electrifying second-half display.
