Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has explained why President Bola Tinubu gave a large cash reward to the Super Falcons after their win at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Speaking on Tuesday through his X account, Onanuga questioned why some Nigerians are unhappy with the reward, especially since reality TV shows like Big Brother Naija offer huge prizes.
He compared the Super Falcons’ reward to the ₦150 million prize often given to the winner of the BBNaija show.
President Tinubu recently hosted the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja after their arrival from Morocco.
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During the event, he announced that each of the 24 players would receive the naira equivalent of $100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment.
The team was also given national honours for their victory.
The Super Falcons had earlier been received by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at the airport when they landed in Abuja on Monday.
The team returned after defeating Morocco 3-2 in the final match, coming from two goals behind to win Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title.
