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Super Falcons Receive Rewards For Historic WAFCON 2024 Triumph
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National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi on Tuesday presented the Federal Government’s promised cash rewards to the Super Falcons following their triumphant 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
The presentation took place in Rabat, Morocco, where the team is currently preparing for the WAFCON 2026 tournament.
Justine Madugu’s side won a record-extending 10th title at the WAFCON 2024 finals, edging past hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final.
The rewards also serve as a morale booster for the Super Falcons as they embark on the defence of their continental crown in Morocco.
They will face Malawi’s Scorchers in their first game at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat tonight.
The Copper Queens of Zambia and the Cleopatras of Egypt are the other teams in the group.
Debutant Malawi defeated Super Falcons of Nigeria 3-2 at ongoing WAFCON 2026.
The Super Falcons took on Malawi in a Group C game at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). It was Nigeria’s first match in the competition.
The 2026 WAFCON will serve as the qualification tournament for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Team Nigeria’s athletes will continue their quest for medals in the different track and field events at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The trio of Kayinsola Ajayi, Favour Ashe, and Nicholas Fakorede will compete in the men’s 100m semi-finals.
Rosemary Chukwuma, Miracle Ezechukwu and Blessing Ogundiran will battle for a place in the 100m women’s final.
Oyesade Olatoye will also compete in the women’s hammer throw final with her sights set on a podium finish.
In Boxing, Patricia Mbata will enter the ring for her women’s 75kg quarter-final contest.
Team Nigeria has enjoyed an impressive start to the Glasgow 2026 Games, winning six gold, and four silver medals.
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has promised the Super Falcons $5,000 for each goal scored during the group stage at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports.
NSC chairman, Shehu Dikko made the promise during his visit to the Super Falcons’ Marriott Hotel base in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday
The move is to motivate the defending champions towards a successful title defence.
The goal bonus is expected to be increased as the team progresses in the competition.
Justine Madugu’s side will begin their title defence against debutants Scorchers of Malawi tonight at the Al Madina Stadium, Rabat.
It will be the first-ever meeting between both countries at the senior international level.
Just in: Debutant Malawi beat Super Falcons 3-2 at ongoing WAFCON, 2026
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