{"id":683,"date":"2025-08-06T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=683"},"modified":"2025-08-06T01:38:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T01:38:01","slug":"wafcon-aiyedatiwa-gifts-demehin-others-n60m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=683","title":{"rendered":"WAFCON: Aiyedatiwa gifts Demehin, others N60m"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has gifted Super Falcons defender, Tosin Demehin, the sum of N30m and a house at Sunshine Estate in Oba-Ile, Akure, for her outstanding performance at the 2024 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where Nigeria emerged champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Governor announced on Monday, during a civic reception in Akure held in honour of the defender and other Ondo State indigenes who were part of the victorious Super Falcons squad at the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Burna Boy - Higher [Official Music Video]\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKzmRnetw-c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside Demehin, Governor Aiyedatiwa also gifted the team\u2019s media officer, Mary Akinsola, the team\u2019s media officer, and Mary Oduboku, the team\u2019s secretary, the sum of N15m each in recognition of their roles in Nigeria\u2019s historic win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a proud moment for us. Tosin Demehin has made Ondo State proud on the continental stage. As a token of our appreciation, the state government is awarding her N30m and a house at Sunshine Estate, Oba-Ile,\u201d Governor Aiyedatiwa announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demehin, who hails from Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State and played a crucial defensive role throughout the tournament, was described by the Governor as a shining example of talent, discipline, and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am extremely delighted to welcome home our brave daughters. Their dedication, hard work and team spirit helped secure this victory. You have not only brought glory to the nation, but you have honoured Ondo State,\u201d the Governor said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration\u2019s commitment to sports development and youth empowerment in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He thanked President Bola Tinubu for honouring the Super Falcons team at the national level, noting that such gestures have far-reaching impacts on the morale of athletes across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demehin, a former Sunshine Queens player, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Governor and the people of Ondo State for the warm reception and generous reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReceiving this honour from my home state means the world to me. As a former Sunshine Queens player, I know there is massive potential in women\u2019s football here. This support gives hope to many young girls with dreams like mine,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demehin also called on stakeholders to rally behind the development of women\u2019s football in the state, stressing that the growth of Nigerian football, both male and female, is a collective responsibility. <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/wafcon-aiyedatiwa-gifts-demehin-others-n60m\/\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has gifted Super Falcons defender, Tosin Demehin, the sum of N30m and a house at Sunshine Estate in Oba-Ile, Akure, for her outstanding performance at the 2024 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where Nigeria emerged champions. 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