AFCON  2023: Federal Gov’t  redeems  rewards to Super Eagles

In fulfilment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pledge, members of  the Super Eagles at the  Africa Cup of Nations  in Morocco and was part of  the team  that finished  as runner-up  at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, have received  their  national honours certificates and property entitlements  at their base in Fes yesterday.

President Tinubu  had in February 2024 , rewarded the Super Eagles with a national award (Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) flats in the Federal Capital Territory and piece of land following  their gallantry Enroute to  the final  where they bowed  2-1  to  the hosts in the grand finale.

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC)  Mallam Shehu Dikko, confirmed the development, stating that the honours were conferred in the categories of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) or Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), in line with existing national awards already held by individual players.

Dikko explained that the classification ensured compliance with national honours regulations, which prevent the duplication of the same category of awards, while still recognising the players’ outstanding contribution to Nigerian football at the continental tournament.

In addition to the honours, the Super Eagles players have also received their housing and land allocations, which were approved by President Tinubu, GCFR, as part of the reward package for the team’s AFCON achievement.

According to Dikko , the property allocations have been fully processed, with Certificates of Occupancy issued, bringing closure to the long-awaited rewards and reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to recognising sporting excellence.