President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the complete disbursement of allowances and match bonuses for Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of their crucial final fixture against Morocco in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
This development was announced on Thursday by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, who confirmed that all entitlements, covering the duration of the tournament up to the final match scheduled for July 26, had been released for immediate payment to players, coaching staff, and officials.
Dikko described the action as a “policy in motion,” emphasizing it as a practical demonstration of President Tinubu’s renewed dedication to the welfare of Nigerian athletes. According to him, this approval signals a shift toward a more structured and respectful approach to athlete compensation.
Going forward, he stated, this prompt payment system would become the new standard—ensuring that players and officials receive their entitlements without the usual delays or controversies that have previously marred Nigeria’s sports administration.
The President’s intervention does not stop with the Super Falcons. It also covers D’Tigress, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, as they prepare for their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign in Côte d’Ivoire. According to Dikko, D’Tigress will also benefit from enhanced allowances and bonuses as part of this reformed approach.
“This is the kind of sports administration we are building—one rooted in dignity, trust, and shared prosperity,” Dikko said, noting that the long-term impact of these reforms would be felt and appreciated by future generations.
The announcement marks a significant moment in Nigerian sports, signaling a shift toward more professional and athlete-centric governance, where prompt payment and institutional respect for athletes’ rights are no longer optional but expected.
What You Should Know
President Tinubu has authorized the full payment of match bonuses and allowances for the Super Falcons and D’Tigress ahead of their respective competitions.
This move is part of a broader commitment to sports reform in Nigeria, aimed at ensuring timely support and compensation for national athletes.
