President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons ahead of their final clash against Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday.
He confirmed that all entitlements, including those for the July 26 final, have been processed and disbursed for immediate payment to the players, coaches, and officials.
Describing the move as “policy in motion,” Dikko said it reflects a renewed commitment to Nigerian athletes under President Tinubu’s administration.
He assured that timely payments without delays or complications will now become standard practice.
Dikko also revealed that this initiative extends to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, who are preparing for the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign in Côte d’Ivoire, with improved allowances and bonuses guaranteed.
“This is the kind of sports administration we are building—one grounded in dignity, trust, and shared prosperity. Future generations will recognize and appreciate President Tinubu’s reforms in the sports sector,” he concluded.
