Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to receive all outstanding match bonuses and allowances, courtesy of President Bola Tinubu, just in time for their highly anticipated Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.
Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, announced on Thursday that funds for the team’s entitlements, including the final match on July 26, have been approved and disbursed for immediate payment to players, coaches, and support staff.
Dikko described the move as “policy in motion,” emphasizing that it reflects the administration’s renewed commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes under President Tinubu’s leadership.
“This is the kind of sports administration we are building, one rooted in dignity, trust, and shared prosperity,” Dikko said. He added that future generations would come to value the reforms being implemented in the nation’s sports sector.
The payment approval also covers Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, who are set to compete in the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Côte d’Ivoire.
According to Dikko, the team will also benefit from increased allowances and bonuses.
He further assured that the era of delayed or disputed payments is over, noting that timely disbursements will now become the norm going forward.
