Nigerian Super Falcons Captain Rasheedat Ajibade: “We Haven’t Received the $100,000 Government Promised”

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Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has confirmed the Federal Government has not yet paid the $100,000 promise made to the women’s national team for their historic WAFCON triumph. The announcement reignited frustration over broken assurances to Nigeria’s leading female athletes.

In a video shared on X today, Ajibade asserted, “We haven’t received the $100,000 promised by the government,” echoing widespread concern from sports fans and commentators (X (formerly Twitter), Kemifilani).

The undisclosed funds were meant to reward the Super Falcons for their outstanding performance in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). However, unlike previous years, the delay has particularly struck a nerve amid growing calls for equal recognition of Nigeria’s women in sports.

Ajibade’s statement has sparked a wave of backlash across social media, with many Nigerians urging the government to fulfill its commitment promptly. The failure to deliver is seen as a setback for female athletes and a disservice to Nigeria’s sporting reputation on the global stage.

As the controversy grows, many are watching to see whether the government will step up or risk further eroding trust among its most decorated sportswomen.