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TINUBU CONFERS NATIONAL HONOURS ON FALCONS, GIVES EACH PLAYER $100,000
Nigeria Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, celebrating with team mates after their win over the Banyana Banyana of South Africa, at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca, Morocco, yesterday.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred National Honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on the victorious Super Falcons.
On Saturday, the Super Falcons defeated the host country, Morocco to win a historic 10th WAFCON.
President Tinubu who is currently hosting the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Abuja also announced the award of the naira equivalence of $100,000 to each to 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.”
Also present at the celebration is the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu who has been cheering the Falcons since the commencement of the tournament.
