The Super Falcons of Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment of all the allowances and match bonuses due the Super Falcons of Nigeria ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final.
In a statement on Thursday, Shehu Dikko, chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), said the team has been “paid all their allowances and match bonuses”, including the one needed for the final match against Morocco on Saturday.
He said the payment was made on July 23 to avoid “delay, dispute, unnecessary distractions or drama”.
“Mr President has also directed the NFF through my office to ensure that all players receive their due entitlements before the close of business tomorrow, Friday, 25th July 2025, except if the players themselves decide otherwise. That is the expectation. No delays. No issues,” the statement reads.
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The Super Falcons are on course to win Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title.
The team defeated South Africa 2-1 in the semi-final with a late strike from Gloria Alozie.
Nigeria will face the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday at 9 pm.
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The last time the two teams met in the competition, Morocco defeated the Falcons 5-4 on penalties in the 2022 WAFCON semi-finals.
