In a grand reception that celebrated the achievements of the women's national football team, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu made a noteworthy pledge to the players of the Super Falcons, promising each athlete a cash reward of $100,000 along with a three-bedroom apartment. This announcement came after the team secured a remarkable victory at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, defeating the hosts Morocco with a thrilling second-half turnaround. The Super Falcons, who have dominated the Wafcon, have a history of receiving promises that have gone unfulfilled, raising concern about the future of these commitments. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade articulated the importance of this victory, expressing aspirations for the team to be world-class, provided they receive necessary support from both the football federation and government.

The recognition from President Tinubu included national honors for the players, marking the event as a significant milestone in Nigerian sports history. However, a cloud of past grievances about payments looms large as both men's and women's teams have faced financial discrepancies. With commitments recently made by Tinubu for timely payments and allowances, players and fans alike hope this marks a new era of recognition and fair treatment for athletes in Nigeria.