The Digest:
Ahead of the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of allowances and bonuses for the Super Falcons, ensuring the timely disbursement of entitlements to players, coaches, and officials.
Key Points:
- The payment includes all entitlements up to the final match on July 26, 2025.
- The National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, confirmed the payments in Abuja on Thursday.
- The gesture is part of a broader effort to show renewed commitment to Nigerian athletes under Tinubu's leadership.
- Dikko emphasized that the same timely approach will extend to the women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, ahead of their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign.
- This initiative sets a new standard in sports administration, prioritizing dignity and trust in the welfare of athletes.
- Dikko further stated that this policy would create a lasting impact, benefiting future generations of athletes in Nigeria.
President Tinubu’s approval for full allowances and bonuses to the Super Falcons represents a shift toward professional and timely sports administration. This initiative aims to empower athletes and improve their welfare, setting a benchmark for the future.
