“All entitlements, up to and including the final on July 26, had been disbursed for immediate payment.”
President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons ahead of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final match against Morocco. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, in Abuja on Thursday.
Dikko stated that all entitlements up to and including the July 26 final have been disbursed for immediate payment to players, coaches, and team officials. He praised the move as “policy in motion” and a show of Tinubu’s renewed commitment to Nigerian athletes.
“This is the kind of sports administration we are building, one rooted in dignity, trust, and shared prosperity,” he said. Dikko noted that this would now be the norm for all national teams going forward.
The initiative also extends to D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, who are preparing for the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. According to Dikko, the team will receive enhanced allowances and bonuses.