NSC promises Falcons $5k per goal News

The National Sports Commission has promised to reward the Super Falcons with $5,000 for every goal they score during the group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko made the announcement during a visit to the team’s camp in Rabat on Tuesday ahead of Nigeria’s opening Group C match against Malawi.

During the visit, Dikko also presented the players with the housing documents promised by the Federal Government following their triumph at the 2024 WAFCON, which was staged last year.

Nigeria claimed a record-extending 10th continental title after staging a dramatic comeback from two goals down to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final.

Following the victory, President Bola Tinubu announced a reward package of $100,000 for each player, $50,000 for every member of the technical crew and backroom staff, a three-bedroom house for each member of the victorious squad and the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger.

The presentation of the housing documents fulfilled one of the key promises made after the team’s historic triumph, with Dikko explaining that the ceremony was deliberately scheduled to coincide with the squad’s return to Morocco for this year’s tournament.

Nigeria are the most successful nation in WAFCON history, having won 10 of the previous 13 editions.

In addition to defending their title, the Super Falcons are seeking qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The 2026 WAFCON doubles as Africa’s qualifying tournament for the World Cup, with the four semi-finalists earning automatic qualification, while a fifth African team will have the opportunity to qualify through the intercontinental play-offs.