Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has rewarded Super Falcons assistant coach, Justin Madugu, with a three-bedroom bungalow and N50 million for his role in Nigeria’s victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The presentation was made at the Government House in Yola, the state capital, as confirmed in a Facebook post by the governor’s aide, Pius Iliya.
Madugu, a native of Adamawa, was praised by Governor Fintiri for contributing to the team’s historic 10th WAFCON title, which was secured earlier this year in Morocco.
“Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on behalf of the Government and people of Adamawa State, has gifted Justine Pwanidi Madugu (Coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons) a three-bedroom bungalow and a sum of N50m for leading the team into winning the 2024 Women African Cup of Nation that took place in Morocco this year,” the post read.
The honour comes weeks after the Falcons defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 in a dramatic final, coming from two goals down with strikes from Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi, and Jennifer Echegini.
The team ended the tournament undefeated, scoring 10 goals and conceding just three.
Madugu, along with the rest of the squad and technical crew, was previously honoured at a presidential reception in Abuja. Each player received $100,000, while coaching staff were given $50,000, three-bedroom apartments, and national honours as Officers of the Order of the Niger.