Yola, August 1, 2025 — By Peter Omopo
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has honoured Super Falcons coach, Justin Madugu, with a cash gift of ₦50 million and a three-bedroom bungalow in appreciation of his role in Nigeria’s historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The presentation took place during a courtesy visit by Madugu to the Government House in Yola, as confirmed in a statement shared on Facebook by the governor’s aide, Pius Iliya.
Madugu, an indigene of Adamawa, served as head coach of the national women’s football team that recently secured Nigeria’s record-extending 10th WAFCON title in Morocco.
“Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on behalf of the Government and people of Adamawa State, has gifted Justine Pwanidi Madugu… a three-bedroom bungalow and a sum of ₦50m,” the statement read.
The honour from the state government follows national recognition earlier in the week, when President Bola Tinubu hosted the victorious team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Each player was awarded $100,000, while the technical crew, including Madugu, received $50,000, three-bedroom apartments, and the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
Madugu’s leadership saw the Falcons rally from two goals down to defeat tournament hosts Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final. Nigeria ended the tournament unbeaten, scoring 10 goals and conceding just three, cementing their status as the most successful team in African women’s football.
Governor Fintiri praised Madugu not only for bringing pride to Adamawa but also for inspiring the next generation of football talent in the state and across the country.
