President Tinubu honored the Super Eagles team with the national award of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in recognition of their performance at the 2023 AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast.
The team was praised for their tenacity, skill, and teamwork on the field, and for their contributions to Nigerian soccer.
They were also given one flat each and a plot of land in the FCT.
Nigeria came in second place, losing the trophy to the hosts Ivory Coast who were the eventual winners
The Nigerian team were received at the State House on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, where they were conferred with the titles.
They now join the ranks of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, HRM Eze Isaac Ikonne, Dr. Faisal Shuaibu, Chief Silva Ejeh Ameh, Alh. Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf, Mallam Ibrahim Okposi, Alhaji Shehu Uthman, Barr. Chris Ezem, Davido and Teni to have received the national honours.