Shehu Sani Applauds Tinubu’s Reward to Super Falcons & D’Tigress, Throws Subtle Shade at Past Governments Former Senator and civil rights advocate, Shehu Sani, has weighed in on President Bola Tinubu’s recent recognition of Nigeria’s women’s football teams — the Super Falcons and D’Tigress. In a post on his official X handle, Sani subtly praised the gesture while highlighting how previous administrations may not have done the same justice. “Imagine what some people would have said if the Falcons and D’Tigress were just rewarded with N1m and told to go and meet the FCT Minister and the Senate President for a handshake and go home,” he wrote. The post sparked online debates, with many interpreting it as both a jab at past governments and a nod of approval for Tinubu’s approach to athlete recognition. President Tinubu recently hosted the teams at the State House in Abuja, awarding them national honors and cash prizes — a move widely celebrated as a win for women in sports. #ShehuSani #SuperFalcons #DTigress #Tinubu #WomenInSports #NigerianAthletes #NationalHonors

Nurturing the Next Champions: Nigeria Commended for Investing in Women’s Sports Excellence Professor Suleiman has emphasized the urgent need to develop and expose young female talents to sustain Nigeria’s dominance in women’s football and basketball across Africa. While celebrating the Super Falcons for their heroic WAFCON victory in Morocco, she praised President Bola Tinubu, the NSC, and the NFF for the timely release of funds to support the players and coaching staff. The same support was extended to D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, who are chasing a record 5th FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title in Côte d’Ivoire. D’Tigress made a powerful statement by thrashing Rwanda 92-45 in their opener and will face Mozambique at 5PM on Monday in their second Group D clash. #SuperFalcons #DTigress #WomenInSports #NigeriaDominatesAfrica #WAFCON2024