The Nigerian team were received at the State House on Tuesday where they were conferred with the national honour.
President Bola Tinubu, today, awarded the members of the Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour for their impressive display at the just concluded AFCON 2023 tournament held in Ivory Coast.
They were also given one flat each and a plot of land in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
Nigeria came in second place after losing in the final to host Ivory Coast who won their third title.
The Nigerian team were received at the State House on Tuesday where they were conferred with the national honour.
All the team members and officials were in attendance including Alex Iwobi, who had faced cyber-attacks over the loss to Ivory Coast
They now join the ranks of notable Nigerian like 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 who have received the prestigious national honours.
