President Bola Tinubu has rewarded all Super Eagles team members with the conferment of national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in appreciation of their performance at the just concluded CAF 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Also in recognition of their achievement, the Federal Government , represented by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has granted each member of the team a plot of land as well as a flat with the location yet to be announced.
President Tinubu, who received the national football team, expressed pride in the team, acknowledging their role in fostering unity within the country through their remarkable performance.
Troost Ekong, the team’s assistant captain and recipient of the 2023 CAF AFCON Most Valuable Player, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his support, expressing a desire to present a trophy rather than silver medals.
Additional details from The Nation
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