Rasheedat Ajibade, captain of the Super Falcons, has disclosed that the team is yet to receive the $100,000 reward and other incentives promised by the Federal Government following their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Ajibade expressed disappointment, noting that although the rewards were publicly announced, none of the pledges have been fulfilled to date.
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When asked if the $100,000 had been delivered, she replied:
“We have not received our money, but hopefully it would be paid. They have not paid all the promises, we have not received anything.”
Ajibade led the Super Falcons to victory in Morocco, securing their record-extending WAFCON title.
Following the triumph, President Bola Tinubu conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on the players and technical crew. The President also announced a $100,000 cash reward and a three-bedroom flat for each team member.
Receiving them at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu commended the players for their “indomitable spirit of resilience, determination, and courage,” describing their win as a historic achievement for Nigeria.
