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Tinubu confers National Honours on Super Falcons, pledges $100,000 to Players

Frank Musa In honour of the Super Falcons' victory in Morocco in the just concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has graciously conferred national honours on all members of the female football squad. The epochal event took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, July 28, 2025, upon arrival of the team from Morocco. The president also pledged $100,000 in naira to each of the 24 players and an additional $50,000 to the eleven members of the technical crew. Super Falcons beat Morocco to lift 10th WAFCON Trophy The President also awarded a three-bedroom apartment to each of the players as well as members of the technical crew. "I have received this trophy on behalf of all Nigerians, and I say to you: thank you for the dedication, passion, and for reminding us of the strength of the Nigerian spirit." President Tinubu stated. "On behalf of a grateful nation, I hereby confer ...

SPORTS: Nigeria Humbles Libya At Uyo


The Super Eagles of Nigeria had on Saturday, October 13, 2018 defeated the Mediterranean Knights of Libya by a 4-0 aggregate at the Uyo township stadium, Akwa Ibom State over the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

The Super Eagles, who were at home, needed to clinch maximum points against their opponents to continue their quest to qualify for the tournament that will be hosted in Cameroon come 2019.

With South Africa getting a 6-0 victory over Seychelles in the other group game, the Super  Eagles had to win to ensure they kept up the pace with the group leaders.

Libya national team  
The Gernot Rohr's men got the job done in style with Odion Ighalo netting a hat-trick along with a curler from Samuel Kalu to give the team a resounding 4-0 win at the end of the show.