“I b OON now!” – Oshoala, Boniface share playful banter after Tinubu’s $100K largesse

By Dayo Awoniyi

Nigerian football fans continue to revel in the Super Falcons’ historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, a triumph made even sweeter by the generous rewards announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Each member of the victorious squad was awarded $100,000, a national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), and a three-bedroom apartment in recognition of their outstanding achievement at the 2024 WAFCON, where they defeated hosts Morocco 3–2 in a thrilling final.

The announcement sparked widespread celebration across the country and prompted a light-hearted social media exchange between Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala and Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface.

Boniface, who plays for German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, reposted a photo of Oshoala in her WAFCON champions shirt and medal on his Instagram story, jokingly tagging the Bay FC striker:

“@asisat_oshoala Hwfa make I drop acct for small tinx 😁.”

Oshoala was quick to respond with wit, replying:

“Beeeeeggggg meee. Talk to me nice, I b OON now.”

Boniface responded with another story slide, teasing,

“Them for add I for the back. Make you turn Ooni.”

The banter added a humorous twist to what has been a moment of immense national pride for Nigerian football.

Under coach Justin Madugu, the Super Falcons went unbeaten throughout the 2024 tournament, conceding only three goals and showcasing a balanced mix of experience and youth.

Standout performances came from both seasoned veterans and emerging talents like Esther Okoronkwo and Jennifer Echegini.

Their success not only reaffirmed Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football but also inspired widespread praise and celebration, amplified by the administration’s unprecedented gesture of appreciation.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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