Tinubu Approves Complete Payment for Super Falcons Ahead of Championship Clash
President Tinubu has sanctioned the complete disbursement of allowances and match bonuses for Nigeria’s Super Falcons in anticipation of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco this Saturday.
The National Sports Commission confirmed that payments were executed on July 23 via the Nigeria Football Federation, encompassing all entitlements up to and including the final match.
Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, announced that players, coaches, and team officials are to receive their funds by the close of business on Friday, July 25.
This directive marks a notable shift from former practices, where athlete payments were frequently delayed long after tournaments concluded. Dikko hailed the move as “policy in motion and clear evidence” of reformed sports administration under Nigeria’s current government.
The payment strategy extends beyond football. Nigeria’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will receive enhanced allowances, welfare packages, and performance bonuses for the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled from July 25 to August 3.
The four-time continental champions, who reached the Olympic Games quarter-finals, are in pursuit of a record fifth African title.
This financial commitment arrives as both teams vie for continental supremacy. The Super Falcons are in pursuit of their 10th African title as they face Morocco in Saturday’s final, while D’Tigress embarks on their quest for a fifth championship. The timing of these payments aims to eliminate financial distractions during critical phases of the tournaments.
The National Sports Commission has declared that this approach will become standard practice for Nigerian athletes. Resources permitting, the commission pledges the prompt and full payment of earned allowances and deserved entitlements.
