Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has disclosed that Nigeria’s victorious women’s national football team is still awaiting the fulfilment of financial and housing pledges made by the Federal Government after their historic win at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Ajibade revealed that the much-publicised $100,000 reward per player — announced by President Bola Tinubu after the team’s triumph — is yet to be paid.
When asked directly if the funds had been delivered, Ajibade responded, “We have not received our money, but hopefully, it would be paid. They have not paid, all the promises, we have not received anything.”
The Super Falcons, under Ajibade’s captaincy, secured a record-extending WAFCON title in Morocco, further cementing their dominance in African women’s football. Their victory prompted President Tinubu to host the players and coaching crew at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he conferred on them the national honour of Officer of the Order of Niger (OON).
During the reception, Tinubu hailed the team’s “indomitable spirit of resilience, determination, and courage,” describing their win as a source of pride for the nation. In addition to the $100,000 cash award, each player was promised a three-bedroom apartment.
However, Ajibade’s revelation has sparked renewed public discourse on delays in delivering rewards to Nigerian athletes — an issue that has plagued sports administration for years.
Neither the Ministry of Sports nor the Presidency has issued a statement addressing the delay as of press time.
