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The Federal Government has fulfilled its pledge of housing and land allocations to members of the Super Eagles following their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that players have received certificates for the plots of land and housing units promised by President Bola Tinubu.

According to the federation, the documents were presented to the players at the team’s camp in Fez, Morocco, on Monday.

Nigeria finished second at the AFCON tournament, which was played in 2024, after losing 2–1 to hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the final.

Following their return from the competition, President Tinubu hosted the players at the Presidential Villa, where he conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on each squad member.

He also announced the allocation of a plot of land in the Federal Capital Territory and a flat to every player in recognition of their performance at the tournament.

Retired Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has received the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic certificate from President Bola Tinubu, after Monday’s conferment

Troost-Ekong announced the receipt of the official certificate on X on Tuesday, describing it as a proud moment for him and his family.

“I am honoured and grateful to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (@officialABAT), for conferring on me the MFR national honour.

“I have been sent the official certificate today following the announcement last night. It’s a very proud moment for me and my family to receive this recognition,” he wrote.

The 32-year-old defender, who has been a key figure for Nigeria’s national football team, expressed his gratitude to the country that gave him the platform to achieve his dreams.

“Nigeria gave me my identity, my purpose, and the platform to live my dream through football.
“Wearing the green and white has always been a great responsibility, privilege, and a promise to give everything for the badge and for our people,” he said.

Troost-Ekong also pledged his support to the Super Eagles as they began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign

“As our Super Eagles begin their AFCON journey today, I wish the team every success.
“As promised, I’ll be supporting them all the way. I believe in this group, our nation and what we can achieve,” he added.

In the certificate attached to his post, Tinubu formally conferred the honour, stating,”In exercise of the powers vested in me under section 1(4) of the National Honours Act, I, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in recognition of your outstanding virtues and in appreciation of your services to our country, Nigeria, HEREBY award to you to have, and enjoy title, dignity and all the privileges of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).”

Troost-Ekong concluded his statement with a declaration of national pride.

PUNCH Online had reported that the FG has fulfilled its promise of gifting a house to each member of the Super Eagles’ silver-winning 2023 Africa Cup of Nations squad.

This was done through the National Sports Commission in Fez, Morocco, on Monday, almost two years after the tournament and just a day before the team’s opening game at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

Led by Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles finished second at the 2023 AFCON, which was played between January to February 2024, losing 2-1 against the hosts in the final.

Upon their arrival in Nigeria, Tinubu honoured each player and official of the team with the Member of The Order of The Niger national award, as well as house and land gifts to each player and members of the backroom staff.

Pakute:
Troost-Ekong receives national honour certificate from Tinubu



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Buffalo2:
I hope Wike is there for confirmation to aoid stories that touch

Pakute:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/fg-fulfils-housing-land-pledge-to-super-eagles-for-afcon-2023-performance/

Zonefree:
The truth is, none of them deserves that. Lazy legs!

Salewa97:
Nice one

The players would be encouraged to do more in the next AFCON or World Cup

Riskymarvelous:
only to be beating by Lesotho and sudan again you go see today match again normal normal Tanzania supposed collect at least 3-0 or 3-1 buh you go dey pray for narrow escape score from Nigeria today

Herkim:
Tanzania national team is not a small team . Mind you there are no minnows again as far as African football is concern.

Our own Emmanuel Amuneke was a former Tanzania coach who nearly qualified the team to the world cup while he was in charge of the Tanzania national team .

NaijaSumi:
Tinubu is a crook. Always playing politics the dirty way. He has shifted the pressure on the boys and won't take responsibility for their failure... He has forgotten that he's failure directly rob off on the lads, reasons why they won't go beyond group stage.