By Shittu Daniella Ayomiposi
As the Super Falcons get set for their WAFCON match tonight, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the players will receive $5,000 (over ₦6 million) for every goal they score during the group stage of the tournament.
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At first, it sounds like really good news. It’s a way of encouraging the players and showing that their efforts are being noticed. The Super Falcons have been one of Nigeria’s most successful national teams for years, so many fans believe they deserve every reward that comes their way. If they score more goals and win matches, then they should be celebrated for it.
But as soon as the announcement came out, another question came to people’s minds. Will this promise be fulfilled when the time comes?
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The reason many Nigerians are asking this is because we’ve seen something similar before. Not too long ago, the government finally fulfilled the promise of $100,000 and a house that had been made to the Super Falcons. The players eventually got what they were promised, but it didn’t happen immediately. It took time before the reward became a reality.
Because of that, this new promise is being welcomed with mixed feelings. Some fans are excited and believe it will motivate the team, while others are waiting to see if the money will actually be paid if the Falcons deliver on the pitch. It’s not that people don’t want to believe the promise; they’ve just learned to wait until they see action.
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Still, one thing is certain. The Super Falcons have never lacked the passion to play for Nigeria. Whether there is a bonus attached or not, they have always represented the country with pride and have continued to prove why they are the most successful women’s football team in Africa. The reward is important, but their biggest target will still be winning matches and going all the way in the competition.
If the Falcons score tonight, Nigerians will celebrate the goals. But after the celebrations, attention will naturally return to the promise that has been made. Will this be another promise that takes months or years to fulfil, or will it be different this time? Only time will tell.
For now, the focus is on the football. The Super Falcons have another chance to make the country proud, and Nigerians will be hoping they start their WAFCON campaign with goals, a victory, and hopefully, rewards that arrive as promised.
