Burna Boy, a star of Nigeria, was a surprise guest at the 2025 Women’s Euros at Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday.  ,
The compere and former England star Alex Scott led Burna Boy onto the stage after she stated, “Three years ago in Trafalgar Square, you [Sarina Weigman] said, “I am not ready to dance, the music was not quite right. ‘ ,
We are aware of your favorite artist’s presence in the building, so we want to see you dance. Everyone, please give up Sarina’s favorite artist. The stage is being attended by Burna Boy.
Wiegman, the team’s manager, was surprised to see the Grammy-winning singer and screamed “Oh, no way, on sighting the Nigerian,” when the manager was surprised.  ,  ,
Burna Boy and she danced with her 2022 song “For Your Hand” to the delight of the players and hundreds of supporters who also sang along.
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The coach stated that she is a fan of the Afrobeat star in 2023 and that the Nigerian is at the top of her playlist.  ,
The song “For My Hand” was produced by Burna Boy and Ed Sheeran and is called “I don’t know what it is.” She had previously stated that she had definitely played that song the most.  ,
In Switzerland, the Dutchwoman led England to defend their WEURO title. After normal and extra time ended 1-1, the Lionesses battled hard in the final, defeating world champion Spain 3-1 on penalties on Sunday.
Spain won the Women’s World Cup in 2023 after defeating England 1-0.
President Bola Tinubu’s Super Falcons received a financial reward for their participation in the recently concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, according to President Bayo Onanuga, who has defended the statement.
Onanuga questioned why some Nigerians don’t like the President’s cash reward for the players in a post on his X handle on Tuesday.
He compared it to the reality series winner of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) for the 150 million grand prize.
According to him, President Tinubu praised excellence, originality, hard work, soccer talent, and the unwavering spirit of Nigeria.
You may recall that Multichoice, the creator of the BBNaija reality show, is giving the winner a prize of $150 million in cash, but why are some Nigerians unappreciative of President Tinubu’s gifts to the Super Falcons.
President Tinubu has rewarded excellence, creativity, hard work, soccer artistry, and the unwavering spirit of Nigeria.
According to him, President Tinubu praised excellence, originality, hard work, soccer talent, and the unwavering spirit of Nigeria.
You may be wondering why some Nigerians are unappreciative of President Tinubu’s gifts to the Super Falcons now that Multichoice, the creator of the BBNaija reality show, is offering the winner a prize of 150 million grand. Excellence has been rewarded by President Tinubu, … twitter.com/k3KBzHxYsL
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Onanuga’s comments come before Tinubu hosts the Super Falcons on Monday after returning from Morocco.
The President made the announcement that each of the 24 players would receive the equivalent of $100, 000 at the event. He claimed that the winners would also be given a three-bedroom apartment.
The Super Falcons’ victory in Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title earned them the national honor of Officer of the Order of Niger. He thanked them for bringing the spirit of Nigeria to light among the people.
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, who had earlier flown with the team after they had won their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, received the triumphant players and other team members.  ,
Around 2:26 p.m., the team boarded a chartered flight and arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Less than 24 hours after winning the Euro 2025 final against world champions Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout, the Lionesses of England made a heroes’ welcome back on Monday.
As Sarina Wiegman’s team successfully defend the European women’s crown they won at Wembley in 2022, Chloe Kelly scored the decisive spot kick in Basel, Switzerland.
As they waited outside Southend airport, which is located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) east of London, cheered as many of the supporters donned England kits and waved their flags.
The team shared a photo of the trophy with the England flag on its side and the word “Home” written in red on its side in a post on X.
After landing, two fire engines gave the aircraft a water salute. The first off came from captain Leah Williamson and manager Wiegman, with the captain’s proud trophy holder.
Poppy and Daisy Macdonald, 11, who were requesting a photo with Alessia Russo, were among the waiting supporters.
We are extremely proud. They’ve won it twice in a row, and they’ve put in a lot of effort, Poppy said. They have suffered a lot of setbacks and injuries, but they have performed really well. ”
The Lionesses were then whisked straight to Keir Starmer’s working place, 10 Downing Street, which was decorated with England flags.
What a team, yay. What a game . What drama . You made the nation proud by digging in where it was most important. In a message to the Lionesses on X, Starmer wrote, “Historic makers,”
While Starmer was in Scotland meeting US President Donald Trump, the team received the hosts Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister, and Stephanie Peacock, both of whom are sports ministers.
The players were praised by Rayner as a shining example of female football’s talent and enthusiasm.
Tuesday will see an open-top bus parade that will culminate in a celebration in front of Buckingham Palace.
The victory in Switzerland was sweet retaliation for Wiegman’s reigning champions, who had to endure bitter defeat from the same foes in the World Cup final two years prior.
Late drama
A remarkable tournament full of late drama for England was capped by a victory in Switzerland on Sunday.
Before settling comfortably over the Netherlands and Wales in the group stage, Wiegman’s team were slow to come out of the blocks after losing their opening game to France.
With a last-gasp extra-time victory over Italy, they rallied from 2-0 down to defeat Sweden in the quarter-finals before winning on penalties to advance to the final on Sunday.
At the conclusion of extra-time, the defending champions were level at 1-1 after Mariona Caldentey’s opener, but Russo’s team was once more in the lead after the hosts once more lost to Spain on Sunday.
Kelly, who also scored the winner against Germany in the 2022 final, opened the scoring with two penalty saves from the misses of the match, Hannah Hampton, the player of the match, and Salma Paralluelo.
Less than five minutes of lead was held by the Lionesses throughout the entire Euros knockout stage.
Wiegman remarked, “This is the most chaotic and ridiculous tournament we have played.”
The players claim that we can win any way, but that we never, ever give up. ”
After leading the Netherlands to victory in 2017, the Dutch coach, who has now won three European Championship titles in a row, expressed hope that England’s victory will inspire international women’s football.
She said, “My experience with this tournament was that the intensity of the games went up in incredible numbers.” That is what we have observed, she said.
It is evident in both the data and the games, “we’ve seen it.” I believe this tournament broke every previous record, which is fantastic, and I hope that it will help improve women’s tennis everywhere. ”
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.
The Super Falcons’ victory in Morocco, which was their 10th victory, have received the national honor of Officer of the Order of Niger, according to President Bola Tinubu.  ,
The players and other members of the team were hosted by Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Monday, and he disclosed this when he also announced the award of the team’s $100, 000 each.
The winners would each receive a three-bedroom apartment, according to the President.
Additionally, he made an announcement about the technical team receiving the naira equivalent of $50, 000.
“I thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and reminder of the strength of the Nigerian spirit, and I have received this trophy on behalf of all Nigerians. I hereby grant the players and the 11-man technical team the national honor of Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) in the name of a grateful nation.
Additionally, I hereby direct the players and technical team members to each receive a three-bedroom apartment.
Additionally, the 24 players will receive the equivalent of $100, 000 in cash, and the 11-member technical team will receive the same amount.
I congratulate you once more and will keep praying for you. Nigeria’s spirit is unwavering and will never end as a result of this.
Read more about the Super Falcons’ incredible comeback against Morocco to win the 10th WAFCON title.
The women’s team was commended for their valiant and courageous actions by Tinubu.
He thanked them for bringing the spirit of Nigeria to light among the people.
He added that the team’s administration would continue to support them.
You have inspired millions, especially young girls, who now have evidence that their aspirations are achievable and valid, according to the president. You also influenced me.
“A nation’s assets that are the hope of today, tomorrow, and thereafter are a wonderful thing.
You stand up for that hope. We are still inspired by your optimism, and we will continue to support you, encourage the next generation, and support the generations that follow you.
On behalf of the Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara State and the leader of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, donated 10 million dollars to each of the 24 players and the technical team.
Rasheedat Ajibade, the team’s captain, thanked the President earlier for his unwavering support for the team.
She claimed that young girls in particular, especially, should be the recipients of the WAFCON trophy.
According to Ajibade, the squad’s goal is to be the world’s best women’s team.
However, she urged more female football supporters.
Heroines
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, who had earlier flown with the team after they had won their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, received the triumphant players and other team members.  ,
Around 2:26 p.m., the team boarded a chartered flight and arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Fans and government officials, some of whom had waited for hours at the airport to pick up their heroin, greeted the team with a rousing welcome.
The government officials welcomed the team on arrival, including the minister of information Mohammed Idris, Hanatu Musawa, the minister of culture and tourism, and Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the minister of women’s affairs.
Makers of history
The Falcons won 10 straight wins in 10 WAFCON finals on Saturday, going from two goals down to defeat Morocco.
The Moroccan women’s draw first blood in the 13th minute when Ghizlane Chebbak, the tournament’s top scorer, was kindly denied by a loose ball, who did the rest by firing her effort past Chiamaka Nnadozie, the country’s top scorer.
The hosts’ two-goal was then scored through Mssoudy’s low, left-footed shot that was fired in the 28th minute to put the Nigerians’ Mission X in immediate danger.
Morocco’s lead time was 2-0 as both teams came to an end to the first half.
The Super Falcons, however, held on, and the second half was resumed with renewed energy as their pressing and passing were more deliberate.
The Super Falcons were rewarded for their constant pressure in the 63rd minute when Ijamilusi hooked the ball back and hit Benzina.
Nigerians had a glimmer of hope when Okoronkwo quietly found the back of the net.
In the 71st minute, Okoronkwo ran down the right and cut into the area before squaring up in peace with Ijamilusi to bring him home.
Following a strong performance in the tournament’s wrap-up on Saturday, the triumphant Super Falcons won the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Best XI.
Esther Okoronkwo, captain of the Nigerian team, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Woman of the Match in the final game against Morocco were the obvious choices in the CAF’s list on Monday.
Michelle Alozie, the team’s full back, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, the tournament’s goalkeeper, were the other players on the list.
The brightest stars were in. ⭐
Meet the Tournament’s Best XI! #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic. twitter.com/dXWZNAzHqU
Read more about Victorious Super Falcons’ arrival in Abuja from Morocco.
In three of Nigeria’s six matches, Ajibade’s performance as Woman of the Match highlighted her leadership and attacking prowess throughout the tournament.
In addition to a stellar campaign, Okoronkwo added two goals and four assists.
Refiloe Jane, Bambanani Jane, and Karabo Dhlamini, three South African players, and striker Ibtissam Jraidi and midfielder Chizlane Chebrak, were the other players who made the top eleven.
Portia Boakye and Grace Asantewaa of Ghana Black Queens complete the team.  ,
The complete list of the Best XI:
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie Nigerian Senator Michelle Alozie Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria) Nigeria’s Esther Okoronkwo Moroccan Ghizlane Chebbak Grace Asantewaa (Ghana) Refiloe Jane (South Africa) South Africa’s Bambanani Mbane South African Karabo Dhlamini Ghanaian Portia Boakye Moroccan Ibtissam Jraidi
