By Prosper Mene
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has honored Super Falcons defender Tosin Demehin with a N30 million cash gift and a house at Sunshine Estate, Oba-Ile, Akure.
The kind gesture was in celebration of her outstanding performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where Nigeria clinched the title.During a reception in Akure, the governor also awarded N15 million each to two other Ondo natives, Mary Akinsola (team media officer) and Mary Oduboku (team secretary), for their roles in the Super Falcons’ victory. Aiyedatiwa praised the trio for bringing pride to Ondo State and Nigeria.“This is a proud moment for us,” the governor said, emphasizing his commitment to supporting sports and youth development in the state.
He also pledged support for Sunshine Stars Football Club to return to the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Tosin Demehin, a former Sunshine Queens player, expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting it would inspire young athletes. The Ondo State Football Association commended the governor for being the first to honor Super Falcons members from the state, calling it a boost for aspiring talents.By Prosper Mene
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has honored Super Falcons defender Tosin Demehin with a N30 million cash gift and a house at Sunshine Estate, Oba-Ile, Akure. The kind gesture was in celebration of her outstanding performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where Nigeria clinched the title.
During a reception in Akure, the governor also awarded N15 million each to two other Ondo natives, Mary Akinsola (team media officer) and Mary Oduboku (team secretary), for their roles in the Super Falcons’ victory. Aiyedatiwa praised the trio for bringing pride to Ondo State and Nigeria.“This is a proud moment for us,” the governor said, emphasizing his commitment to supporting sports and youth development in the state.
He also pledged support for Sunshine Stars Football Club to return to the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Tosin Demehin, a former Sunshine Queens player, expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting it would inspire young athletes. The Ondo State Football Association commended the governor for being the first to honor Super Falcons members from the state, calling it a boost for aspiring talents.
