By Kunle Solaja
In a powerful show of solidarity and appreciation,Skipper William Troost-Ekong has joined five other Super Eagles stars to donate N24 million to Super Falcons for their record-setting triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The combined gesture was announced on Monday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a press release.
The NFF praised the players’ initiative and unity across Nigeria’s senior national teams.
The donors are William Troost-Ekong (team captain), Olaoluwa Aina, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo.
The Super Eagles stars made personal contributions in honour of the Super Falcons’ stunning 3–2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco in the WAFCON final on Saturday — a win that earned Nigeria a record-extending 10th continental title.
The contribution adds to the growing list of accolades and recognitions showered on the women’s team for their historic performance, which has reignited national enthusiasm for women’s football.
The Super Falcons were each awarded the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) honour, a ₦10 million pledge from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, and a three-bedroom flat plus ₦100 million cash-equivalent each by the federal government. The coaching crew also received corresponding rewards.
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