President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons ahead of their final clash against Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, made the announcement on Thursday, confirming that all entitlements, up to and including the final scheduled for July 26 have been disbursed for immediate payment to players, coaches, and officials.
Describing the move as “policy in motion,” Dikko said it reflects the Tinubu administration’s renewed commitment to the welfare of Nigerian athletes.
He emphasized that prompt payments without drama or delays would now become standard practice.
The gesture also extends to D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, who are set to begin their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign in Côte d’Ivoire. They, too, will benefit from enhanced allowances and match bonuses.
“This is the kind of sports administration we are building one rooted in dignity, trust, and shared prosperity,” Dikko stated, adding that future generations would appreciate the reforms initiated by President Tinubu in the sports sector.
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