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President Tinubu has conferred national honours of Officer of Order of Niger (OON) on Super Falcons following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The President, who received the players and the technical team at the Villa on Monday, commended them for their “indomitable spirit of resilience, determination and courage”, saying the victory couldn’t have been more historic.

The president also announced the award of the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each of the 24 players, and a three-bedroom flat each.

Tinubu said: “I have received this trophy on behalf of all Nigerians, and I say to you: thank you for the dedication, passion, and for reminding us of the strength of the Nigerian spirit. On behalf of a grateful nation, I hereby confer on the players and the 11-man technical team the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).”

“Additionally, I hereby direct the allocation of a three-bedroom apartment to each of the players and members of the technical team.

“In addition, there is a cash award of the naira equivalent of $100,000 each to the 24 players, and the equivalent of $50,000 each to the 11-man technical team.

“Once again, I congratulate you, and I’ll continue to pray for you. With this, Nigeria’s spirit is unyielding and will never die.”

Recall that on Saturday, the Super Falcons defeated the host country, Morocco to win a historic 10th WAFCON.

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