At the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, the Super Falcons gave President Bola Tinubu the official presentation of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy.
Following their victory in the final of the competition in Morocco on Saturday, the victorious team made the presentation at a reception held in their honor.
The players and the technical team were given the national honor of Officer of the Order of Niger, which was clearly impressed by the women’s performance at the tournament, especially with the country’s 10th title, “Mission X.”
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He made the announcement that each player would receive the equivalent of $100, 000, and each technical team member would receive the equivalent of $50, 000.
Additionally, he directed the players’ and technical team’s allocation of a three-bedroom apartment.
Peter Andre, the star of Mysterious Girl, has begun filming in a brand-new TV drama role after the negative reviews of his earlier this year Jafaican movie.
Peter Andre has secured a big TV role(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
Peter Andre has received a boost after the backlash from his latest film project as he has landed a new TV show. The Mysterious Girl hitmaker is set to appear in his very first drama role.
He has been hit with criticisms over his latest movie, Jafaican, in which he stars as a faux gangster. Peter took centre stage in Fredi Nwaka’s latest comedy romp – playing hustler Gary Buckle who tries to be mob boss Denton ‘Kill Man’ Powell donning a fake dreadlock wig and putting on a Jamaican accent.
The flick has been marred by accusations of cultural appropriation and being labelled “tone-deaf” by some viewers. At the time, Peter brushed off critics and has already moved onto a new project.
Peter has been filming his new show in Cyprus (Image: Merryn Corcoran Author/Facebook)
Stephanie Beacham, Camilla Rutherford, and Nick Moran will also appear in Channel 5’s newest program, The Sunshine Murders. Peter will play the lead role in the murder mystery when it airs in September.
As he examines victims of gruesome murders while wearing a white doctor’s coat and clinical rubber gloves, the TV star is expected to take on a significant position on the program. He and his son Junior traveled to Cyprus, where their sons had previously worked together, to support him.
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It comes after Peter defended his time working for Jafaican, saying: “I think it’s very easy to criticize something based on a trailer. I would advise you to “go and watch the movie first,” so you can see the story behind it and the context.
He continued to tell the Daily Star: “A critic should also be able to criticise, so I understand how it is.” Peter also acknowledged that the film wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea.
He faced backlash for his Jafaican role(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Peter defended his work, saying, “I believe it is really important for everyone to have their own opinions.
I don’t believe it’s appropriate to just assume everyone will approve of what you’re doing, but I’ve always said, “Don’t do that, you shouldn’t do that, that’s not the right song to release, that’s not a good video clip,” I’ve always said.
He continued, “I would never have accomplished anything if I sat and listened to everyone telling me what to do.” Sometimes, I believe, you just need to push yourself and leave your comfort zone.
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Peter’s eldest children Princess and Junior have been by his side at a recent a red carpet screening for the film. While promoting the movie on Australian TV earlier in the month, Peter said of the criticism: “Well, to be fair, I mean, I think it’s good to get all sorts of feedback.
“I mean, this is not my first lead role, but I’ve done a lot of other things.” I’ve played a variety of characters for each of them.
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Following the news that she had broken up with her ex-fiancé, Sydney Sweeney, who is renowned for her roles on Euphoria and the White Lotus, was recently seen spending time with a mysterious companion.
Sydney Sweeney was spotted soaking up the sun at a lakehouse recently(Image: Variety via Getty Images)
Actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked romance rumours after being spotted getting “close” to someone whilst spending time with family and friends. It comes after the White Lotus star announced the end of her engagement to her ex.
Sydney, 27, had been in a relationship with her ‘producing partner’ Jonathan Davino, 42, for seven years. The Emmy nominee, who’s starred in films like Anyone But You (2023), however confirmed in an interview earlier this year that they had separated, three years on from getting engaged.
She was spotted sunbathing at her family’s Idaho lake house over the weekend. A potential new romance has been sparked by photos of the occasion, with Sydney seen with an unidentified person.
Sydney Sweeney was seen cosying up to a mystery companion whilst at a lakehouse with family and friends recently(Image: Getty Images)
Sydney is seen with family and friends at the lake wearing a black bikini in photos that the Daily Mail has released. She was seen leaving the group and jet skiing with her companion for some time.
In the photos, she can be seen guiding the watercraft while he holds onto her waist while he is sitting behind her. She looked in good spirits as she sped through the property’s water, where she was seen smiling in earlier today’s photos, who like him was wearing a life jacket.
Sydney and her companion were also spotted with one another at the lakehouse with a rope swing, which is said to have occasionally caused blush. As the other person watched nearby, Sydney was seen using the swing.
It comes following the news of her split from Jonathan Davino earlier this year(Image: Getty Images for InStyle)
Sydney made the announcement in a May interview with the Sunday Times that she had spoken to. Following much rumors about her long-term relationship with film producer Jonathan in recent months, it was announced.
They had been dating for seven years, and it was believed that they would get married this year. However, Sydney’s ex-boyfriend and her former partner allegedly broke up in January and called off their wedding, which was scheduled for May.
Amid speculation about their relationship earlier this year, a source told Us Weekly that Sydney is “extremely busy” with her career. Her latest projects include the Housemaid; the film adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Freida McFadden.
It was previously reported that Sydney’s busy schedule, which has included working with the likes of Glen Powell on the film Anyone But You, added tension to her last relationship(Image: Sony Pictures)
According to the source, Sydney’s career made things more difficult for her to get along with Jonathan. People constantly speculate about their relationship and Sydney being close to her co-stars, and things are also always tense between them when she is promoting a movie.
Euphoria star Sydney later confirmed their break-up in the interview with the Sunday Times. Speaking about being single, she said at the time: “I’m learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends. And I’m loving it.”
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Helen Flanagan, the former Coronation Street actress, revealed how difficult motherhood is for her and that her three children have different personalities.
Helen Flanagan has made a candid parenting confession(Image: hjgflanagan/Instagram)
Helen Flanagan has candidly reflected on the different bonds with her three children as she confesses to finding motherhood hard. The former Coronation Street actress, 34, shares her three children Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, four, with her ex Scott Sinclair.
She has been open on how she is navigating being a single mum and the challenges that come with raising children solo. Helen decided to look back on the year so far as she shared her favourite memories with her children.
Helen wrote in a candid update that she had a “look back” at some of her favorite moments with the kids this year. “I’ve found motherhood difficult lately, and I’ve felt overwhelmed and stressed the majority of the time. I want to go back to when I’m present and I’m really enjoying it x I always wanted to be a mother x.”
Helen says her son Charlie is just like her(Image: hjgflanagan/Instagram)
She then explained how she raised each of her children, explaining that she feels “mum guilt” about raising Matilda because she always seems preoccupied with her brother, feels guilty about giving her the energy she needs, and feels bad that she never sees me at my worst.
She needs calm, which I can never be, too. I feel like we’re working things out and that’s something I shouldn’t be beating myself up about.
“Charlie, I feel like I have the male version of me,” I said. Then Heather revealed her tense relationship with Scott.
She continued, “Coparenting is challenging, and it’s difficult to talk about your worries and anxieties for the kids when you’re not a team.” I wanted these on my grid because they bring me joy, so I guess you can only do your best and be kind to yourself.
As one commentator said, “You’re human, doing your best, and you’re an amazing mama! “, Helen was flooded with support from her followers. Give yourself grace because this is your first time living. Another person commented, “You’re doing an amazing job,” and another added, “You’re a great mummy.”
Helen has been candid about being a single mum(Image: hjgflanagan/Instagram)
Following her split from Scott after 13 years together, Helen spiraled into a “very scary” psychotic episode while on her dream New Year’s break in Bali with their children.
Reflecting on that time in her life earlier this year, Helen devastatingly shared how she thought her kids would have been better off without her. She bravely posted: “My love life was a s**t show that year…. I didn’t look after my my mental health or think.
I was so upset and depressed. I now felt like my entire life was screwed up, and I’m blessed with the ideal family. Someone needs to spend 13 years with them. My whole 20s. I also experienced a lot of family feuds, and I also lost essentially all of my money. We were engaged, not married, to Scott.
“My mental health was so poor that I thought my children would benefit from having their dad because he has better judgment than I do. Although words can’t express how much I love my kids, you can’t say that.
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Rasheedat Ajibade, the super team’s captain, has revealed her team’s strategy to strive for excellence.
Following an impressive performance at the Moroccan Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament last Saturday, the dynamic winger made the statement on Monday at the State House in Abuja during a presidential reception for the players.
At a reception held in honor of the Super Falcons in Abuja on Monday, July 28, 2025, President Bola Tinubu received the WAFCON trophy.
We shouldn’t rest on our laurels, they say. Our vision is bold. She stated, “We want to be the world’s best women’s football team.”
“Today, I stand before you with the dreams, resilience, and spirit of our great nation, not just as the Super Falcons’ captain, but as a proud Nigerian daughter.”
I extend my sincere gratitude to my teammates, coaches, and technical staff for this warm welcome and your unwavering faith in us, she continued.
She also emphasized the significance of their tenth WAFCON title.
After winning the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final football game against Morocco at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on July 26, 2025, the Super Falcons of Nigeria celebrate with the trophy on the podium. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT/AFP)
This victory is more than just a trophy, they say. It demonstrates Nigeria’s unwavering spirit. This 10th title is dedicated to each young girl who dares dream in our towns, cities, and villages. It is also dedicated to each young child who believes and aspires to be on this stage someday.
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Ajibade demanded that the government and all interested parties continue to support Nigeria’s efforts to improve its standing among women’s football.
Following their historic victory at Morocco’s 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), President Bola Tinubu gave national honors to all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons.
President Tinubu presented each player and member of the technical crew with the title of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) at the ceremony held in their honor.
In the government’s Renewed Hope Housing Scheme, he also directed the allocation of one three-bedroom apartments to each player and technical crew member.
The President approved a cash award of the naira equivalent of $100, 000 for each of the 24 players and $50, 000 for each member of the technical team.
You have inspired “you have a million people,” particularly young girls, who now have evidence that their aspirations are achievable and valid.
“You have also inspirated me. And having assets that can provide the hope of today, tomorrow, and the day after is wonderful. That hope is embodied in you. That hope was sparked by you. And we’ll keep encouraging you, the next generation, and the generations that follow you,” President Tinubu said as the team gathered to congratulate each other.
The President recalled the team’s emotional performance from the final game, praising how the team’s performance lifted the nation’s spirits and brought together Nigerians from all walks of life.
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