President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally fulfilled his $100,000 cash reward promise to Nigeria's Super Falcons following their historic victory at the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with players now receiving payments worth approximately ₦140 million each.

The development brings an end to months of uncertainty surrounding the presidential pledge, which had attracted public attention after the team waited several months without receiving the promised money.

Tinubu announced the reward on July 28, 2025, during a reception held in honour of the team at the State House in Abuja, following their dramatic 3-2 victory over hosts Morocco in the WAFCON final two days earlier.

However, by August 2025, Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade had publicly disclosed that the players were yet to receive the promised cash reward, alongside other benefits announced by the President.

Her revelation raised questions about when the government would fulfil its commitment, particularly as the players had returned home after securing Nigeria's record-extending 10th continental title.

More than 15 months after the announcement, the National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed on Monday, November 2, that the players had begun receiving the naira equivalent of the promised $100,000 each.

Members of the team's technical crew are also entitled to $50,000 each.

Ajibade has since expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for honouring his commitment, describing the payment as recognition of the team's achievement and contribution to Nigerian sports.

Beyond the cash reward, the President had also promised each player and member of the technical crew a three-bedroom apartment under the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme and conferred on them the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).

The housing documents and national honours had been presented to the team before the latest development.

The payment follows a similar reward arrangement for Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, whose players received the naira equivalent of $100,000 each after winning the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket.