Felicia Asuquo, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has awarded the national honor of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) national honour to all 24 players and 11 technical crew members of the victorious Super Falcons,along with a cash reward of $100,000(N150m)each and a three-bedroom apartment for each player, while the technical crew members received $50,000 (N75m).
The announcement was made during a special reception held in honour of the team at the State House on Monday by the president.
The team led by the team captain Rasheedat Ajibade and head coach Justin Madugu, the champions arrived at the Presidential Villa at 4:35 p.m. to a rousing welcome from President Tinubu, First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the president’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila and other dignitaries.
It will be recalled that the Super falcons made a come back after 2:0 in the first half to win the title for the 10th time,President Tinubu praised the captain and tournament MVP Rasheedat Ajibade and members of the team for their display at the tournament