President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the full disbursement of allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons as they gear up for their highly anticipated final match against Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, announced the development during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He confirmed that the funds, which cover all financial entitlements from the start of the tournament through the July 26 final, have already been released for immediate payment to players, coaches, and team officials.
“This is policy in motion,” Dikko stated. “President Tinubu has again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the welfare of Nigerian athletes.”
He further explained that the move marks a significant shift in how sports administration is handled in Nigeria, pledging that prompt and seamless payments would become standard practice under the current government.
In addition to the Super Falcons, Dikko revealed that Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will also benefit from the new payment structure as they prepare for their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign in Côte d’Ivoire.
“This is the kind of sports administration we are building—one rooted in dignity, trust, and shared prosperity,” Dikko said. “Future generations will come to appreciate President Tinubu’s reforms in the sports sector.”
The Super Falcons will face Morocco in the final on July 26, as they aim to lift Nigeria’s twelfth WAFCON title. The financial support is expected to boost team morale as the players head into the decisive match.
