In recognition and appreciation of their sterling performance in the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, President Bola Tinubu has honoured members of the Super Eagles team with Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour.
The Super Eagles were conferred with the title in the Aso Rock on Tuesday and they were also given one flat each and a plot of land in the FCT.
Theliberationnews reported that the Super Eagles finished as the first runner-up in the competition after succumbing to the host, Ivory Cost in the final match played on Sunday.
With the national hounrs, the players now join the likes of Asisat Oshoala, 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.
