We’ve Not Received Any Money – Super Falcons Cry Out

Super Falcons forward Rasheedah Ajibade has revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has not yet paid the $100,000 pledged to the team for their triumph at the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

She also said the government has yet to fulfill other promises made to the players and technical crew.

Ajibade spoke during a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, uploaded on YouTube by @WithChude. “We have not received that money.

They haven’t paid. Hopefully, they will pay. Please, they have not paid all the promises you heard back and forth,” she stated.

The Atletico Madrid star, known for her striking blue braids and attacking skill, lamented that the team still awaits their bonuses and allowances months after the presidential pledge.

“Honestly, like share giving percentage and everything… People are begging. We have not received it.

When they pay it, you will see. Our match bonuses and everything is a work in progress. We have not received anything yet,” Ajibade added.

In July, President Tinubu approved a cash award equivalent to $100,000 for each of the 24 Super Falcons players and $50,000 for each technical team member, in recognition of their WAFCON victory in Morocco.

He also conferred national honours on all team members and the 11-member technical crew.

Additionally, the players and staff were promised three-bedroom flats as part of the reward package.

Tinubu praised the team’s performance as “awe-inspiring” and a true reflection of national pride.

He specifically commended the team for showing compassion after their semi-final win against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, when they visited injured opponent Gabriela Salgado.

The Super Falcons overcame Morocco 3-2 in the final, showcasing determination and skill.

Following their example, Tinubu also pledged $100,000 to each member of the D’Tigress, Nigeria’s female basketball team, after their 2025 Women’s AfroBasket victory over Mali.

Each technical crew member received an additional $50,000, recognizing their role in guiding the team to its seventh AfroBasket title.

Despite these high-profile pledges, Ajibade’s disclosure indicates a delay in the administration’s follow-through.

Fans and sports stakeholders have expressed concern over the non-payment, urging the government to honor its commitments promptly.

As Nigeria celebrates its female athletes’ international successes, officials now face growing pressure to fulfill promised cash awards, honours, and housing incentives.

Full compliance would not only reward the players but also reinforce trust in the government’s dedication to supporting national sports development.

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