WAFCON Final: Tinubu approves full bonus payments for Super Falcons

President Bola Tinubu has approved the full disbursement of allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons as they gear up for their final showdown against Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The announcement was made by Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Dikko revealed that all financial entitlements — covering the entire tournament, including the upcoming July 26 final — had already been released for immediate payment to players, coaching staff, and officials.

He described the move as a clear demonstration of President Tinubu’s renewed commitment to the welfare of Nigerian athletes, noting that such prompt payments would now become standard under the current administration.

In a similar boost, the president’s directive will also extend to the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, who are preparing for the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. Dikko confirmed that D’Tigress would likewise receive improved allowances and bonuses.

“This is the kind of sports administration we are building — one rooted in dignity, trust, and shared prosperity. Future generations will appreciate President Tinubu’s reforms in the sports sector,” he stated.