The Federal Government has fulfilled its pledge to reward members of the Super Eagles with housing and land allocations following the team’s runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed on Monday that the players have now received official documents for the promised benefits. According to the federation, certificates for the plots of land and housing units were presented to the players at the team’s camp in Fez, Morocco.
Nigeria finished second at the continental tournament, which was played in early 2024, after a 2–1 defeat to hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the final.
Following the team’s return from the competition, President Bola Tinubu hosted the players and officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on each squad member.
The President also announced the allocation of a plot of land in the Federal Capital Territory and a housing unit for every player, in recognition of their performance and contribution to Nigerian football.