Ebonyi State Governor Recognizes D'Tigress Standout Player, Munachi Ejiofor, with a ₦30 Million Cash Prize and a Duplex
Nigerian Women's Basketball Team and Munachi Ejiofor Receive Generous Rewards
The Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, have been handsomely rewarded for their recent AfroBasket win in Cote d'Ivoire. Each member of the team received a cash reward of $100,000 and a new apartment from President Bola Tinubu, as well as the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) [2][3][4].
In addition to this, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State recognised the significant role played by Munachi Ejiofor in the victory. As a result, Ejiofor was awarded ₦30 million (Nigerian Naira) and a duplex apartment in Abakaliki. Moreover, she was inducted into the Ebonyi State Hall of Fame [2][4].
Meanwhile, Naziru Auwalu, a central figure in Abdullahi Maikaba's midfield setup for the upcoming 2025-2026 NPFL campaign, has signed for Wikki Tourists on a free transfer. Auwalu has agreed to a two-year contract with the club and is set to make his debut against Plateau United on August 22, in Bauchi [1].
Here's a summary of the rewards:
| Reward Source | Reward Per Player | |-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | President Bola Tinubu | $100,000 cash, a new apartment, Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) national honour | | Governor Francis Nwifuru | ₦30 million (for Munachi Ejiofor), duplex apartment (Ejiofor specifically) |
The President also awarded the coaching and technical team with $50,000 each and apartments [3].
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