A powerful show of unity and appreciation unfolded on Monday, July 29, 2025, as six Super Eagles stars jointly donated ₦24 million to the triumphant Super Falcons squad who clinched their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco. The gesture saw each of the players contribute ₦1 million to all 24 team members, reinforcing the bond between Nigeria’s male and female football heroes.
The contributors include national team captain William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman—reigning African Player of the Year—Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun, and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo. Their gift, described by many as historic and symbolic, celebrates the Falcons’ dramatic 3–2 comeback victory against the Atlas Lionesses in Rabat on Saturday night, July 27.
The donation was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in an official statement, where its President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, applauded the move as “an inspiring act of solidarity that will echo far beyond the pitch and uplift the aspirations of every Nigerian girl-child.”
Justine Madugu’s squad had gone two goals down before staging one of the most memorable turnarounds in WAFCON history. With composure and sheer grit, the Nigerian ladies silenced the home crowd at the Stade Moulay Abdellah, ensuring the green and white soared highest once again on African soil.
Upon their return to Abuja on Monday morning, the Falcons received further accolades from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who pledged federal honours and incentives for the team. The Nigerian Governors’ Forum, led by Kwara State’s AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, also rewarded each player with ₦10 million.
Fans and analysts alike have described the Eagles’ donation as a landmark moment in Nigerian football, symbolizing mutual respect across both squads. It comes at a time when calls for equal recognition and investment in women’s football are gaining global momentum.
With both government and fellow professionals showing appreciation, the Super Falcons’ WAFCON 2024 triumph is fast becoming a turning point for women’s football in Africa—cementing their place not just as champions, but as icons of national pride and inspiration.
