Super Falcons Paint Lagos Green with WAFCON Trophy Parade

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  • The Super Falcons trophy parade lit up Lagos after their 3–2 WAFCON win over Morocco.

  • President Tinubu rewarded the team with cash, apartments, and national honours.

  • Coach Madugu, captain Ajibade, and Nnadozie earned top individual awards.

The streets of Lagos Island came alive on Wednesday as the Super Falcons trophy parade swept through the city, drawing cheers and applause from excited fans.

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Nigeria’s women football team flaunted their WAFCON title, celebrating their stunning 3–2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco.

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Just days before the Lagos parade, the team had been hosted at a grand reception in Abuja by President Bola Tinubu.

Super Falcons Trophy Parade Rocks Lagos After WAFCON Win.

In honour of their achievement, each player was awarded a generous $100,000, while the 11-man technical crew received $50,000 each, along with three-bedroom apartments.

The President also bestowed on the entire squad the prestigious national title of Officer of the Order of the Niger.

The Super Falcons’ latest victory marks a record-extending 10th continental title, cementing their dominance in African women’s football.

The team showed incredible grit and character in the final, coming from two goals down to snatch the win through second-half strikes from Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi, and Jennifer Echegini.

Their individual brilliance didn’t go unnoticed either.

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade was crowned Player of the Tournament, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie earned the Best Goalkeeper award, and coach Justine Madugu was named Best Coach of the tournament.

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