The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for fulfilling his financial commitments to Nigeria’s Super Falcons, describing the development as another demonstration of his administration’s determination to reward sporting excellence and restore confidence among Nigerian athletes.

Adeboye said the payment of the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each Super Falcons player and $50,000 to coaches and officials, following their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph in Morocco, reinforces the President’s commitment to recognising those who bring honour to the country.

“President Tinubu is demonstrating that the sacrifices of our sporting heroes must never be taken for granted. By fulfilling his promise to the Super Falcons, he is sending a powerful message that excellence, dedication and patriotism deserve genuine recognition,” Adeboye stated.

The Presidential aide noted that the development follows similar rewards for Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, whose players also received their promised financial benefits after winning a fifth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket title.

He further highlighted the President’s decision to restore the National Sports Commission, describing it as a major institutional reform aimed at improving sports administration, athlete welfare and long-term development.

“Beyond financial rewards, Mr President has shown commitment through institutional reforms and deliberate efforts to reposition sports as an instrument of national development, youth empowerment and economic opportunity,” he added.

Adeboye particularly praised the administration’s recognition of female athletes, noting that the achievements of the Super Falcons and D’Tigress have inspired millions of young Nigerian girls.

He stressed that these developments must be complemented by sustained investment in grassroots sports, where future national champions are discovered and nurtured.

According to him, the forthcoming National Grassroots Sports Development Summit, scheduled for November 18–19, 2026, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, will provide an opportunity to strengthen the foundation of Nigeria’s sporting future.

“When our young athletes see that their country celebrates and rewards excellence, they are encouraged to dream bigger. Our responsibility is to ensure that talented children across all 774 local government areas have opportunities to develop and succeed,” Adeboye said.

He commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission, headed by Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, for their efforts in implementing the administration’s sports development agenda.

Adeboye reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the President’s Renewed Hope vision through sustainable grassroots sports programmes and strategic partnerships.

The federal government’s payment of $100,000 promised each player in Nigeria’s female national team, Super Falcons has been described as ‘another demonstration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment towards rewarding sporting excellence’ in the country.

Sports247 reports that this declaration came from the National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade’s special assistant media, Kola Daniel, while providing details of the disbursements.

He pointed out that the development is a fulfilment of the president’s rewards that were announced after the Falcons won the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which was a record-extending and historic tenth continental title for the team.

The DG’s spokesman further disclosed that the Falcons’ players have started receiving about ₦140m each, representing an equivalent of the $100,000 reward promised by Tinubu after the team staged a remarkable comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final in July 2025.

“The payment is another demonstration of President Tinubu’s commitment to rewarding sporting excellence and motivating Nigerian athletes to achieve greater success on the international stage.

“Since assuming office, President Tinubu has been a breath of fresh air for Nigerian sports, with his support extending beyond the Super Falcons to other national teams.

“The President had similarly promised and delivered $100,000 rewards to members of D’Tigress following their triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, where Nigeria secured a fifth consecutive continental title.

“The Commission commends President Tinubu for his consistent support for Nigerian athletes and for demonstrating that sporting excellence deserves tangible recognition,” Daniel stated in a press release.

He added that President Tinubu’s commitment towards rewarding sporting excellence has also strengthened effort, confidence and patriotic zeal among Nigerian athletes and administrators, while encouraging a culture of accountability and national pride.