How Super Falcons and D’Tigress Rewards Rekindled National Hope For Youth Inclusion and Gender Equality
By Our Reporter
In what many have described as a resounding affirmation of Nigeria’s renewed commitment to sports and youth development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again demonstrated visionary leadership by rewarding members of Nigeria’s victorious Super Falcons of Nigeria and D’Tigress national Basketball teams with $100,000 each for their recent triumphs on the African continent.
The Super Falcons emerged champions of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the 10th consecutive time after a thrilling campaign, while the D’Tigress extended their dominance in African women’s basketball for the 5th time with another emphatic victory, further cementing Nigeria’s status as a continental powerhouse in women’s sports.
President Tinubu’s generous financial reward to each member of both teams goes beyond mere recognition; it is a bold statement of support, a deliberate policy gesture aimed at celebrating excellence, encouraging patriotism, and prioritizing youth inclusion in nation-building.
Observers have hailed the President’s action as a morale booster and a clear demonstration that the current administration is not only investing in sports as entertainment, but as a vehicle for national unity, international reputation, and socioeconomic development.
In recent times, athletes have cried out for greater support, better welfare, and more recognition. President Tinubu’s gesture, therefore, answers those long-standing calls. It is an indication that under his watch, athlete welfare and female participation in sports are not afterthoughts, but front-burner issues that deserve institutional and financial backing.
Black Celebrity Magazine reports that the young female players and their coaches were also honoured with the prestigious national honours of Order of The Niger (OON). The coaches also got 50,000 Dollars each.
This laudable development also highlights President Tinubu’s administration’s broader vision for youth inclusion — recognizing young Nigerians as central to the country’s future and providing them platforms to thrive, whether in the arts, enterprise, politics, or sports.
Moreover, the President’s action reaffirms the Renewed Hope Agenda, giving young people — especially women — renewed confidence that their country sees and values their contribution. For many aspiring athletes, this is a clear sign that hard work, discipline, and patriotism will be duly rewarded.
Nigeria’s sports sector has long yearned for strategic leadership, and the current administration appears committed to laying the groundwork for sustained success — from improving infrastructure to repositioning institutions like the National Sports Commission, and now, to celebrating athletes in tangible and meaningful ways.
As the Super Falcons and D’Tigress continue to inspire millions, President Tinubu’s exemplary leadership in this moment has set a powerful precedent. One hopes this spirit of encouragement, investment, and gender inclusivity continues to define Nigeria’s sports and youth development policy in the years ahead.
