Journalist Rufai Oseni has questioned the Federal Government’s sense of priority after it rewarded the Super Falcons and D’Tigress with about $4 million in cash—plus flats and honours—while taking a $25 million loan from Kuwait to fund children’s education in Kaduna.
The Super Falcons pocketed their prizes after winning a record 10th WAFCON, and D’Tigress followed with their fifth AfroBasket title. Each player got $100,000, a three-bedroom flat, and a national honour. Coaches got $50,000 each.
But Oseni pointed out that while the nation celebrates its sporting queens, basic needs like education are still funded by borrowing. Kaduna’s schools, some in shocking condition, have long suffered neglect, with the state already carrying heavy debt.
Nigerians online were split—some said the rewards were well-deserved for uplifting the nation, others called them wasteful during an economic crisis. The debate has reignited old frustrations about government spending and borrowing habits.
