Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the players are yet to receive the \$100,000 cash reward and other promises made by the Federal Government following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Ajibade, who led the team to a record-breaking title win, made the disclosure during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo.
When asked if the \$100,000 had been paid, Ajibade responded:
“We have not received our money, but hopefully, it would be paid. All the promises — we have not received anything.”
The Super Falcons made headlines in July after winning their 12th WAFCON title, further cementing their dominance in African women’s football.
In response to their achievement, President Bola Tinubu hosted the team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he praised their resilience and courage. During the ceremony, he announced a \$100,000 reward and three-bedroom flats for each player and member of the coaching crew. He also conferred national honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on them.
Despite the celebrations and official announcements, Ajibade’s revelation has sparked concern over the delay in fulfilling the government’s pledge. Many Nigerians on social media have called for accountability and timely recognition of national heroes.
