President Bola Tinubu has honoured the Super Eagles team with the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national award in recognition of their outstanding performance at the recently concluded AFCON 2023 tournament held in Ivory Coast.

In addition to the prestigious national honour, each team member was presented with a flat and a plot of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Despite finishing as runners-up in the tournament and losing the trophy to host Ivory Coast, the Nigerian team's remarkable achievement was duly acknowledged.

The Super Eagles were formally received at the State House on Tuesday, where they were bestowed with their well-deserved titles. Among those present were all team members and officials, including Alex Iwobi, who had been subjected to cyberbullying following the loss to Ivory Coast.

With this recognition, the Super Eagles join the esteemed company of individuals such as 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 have previously received national honours for their contributions to Nigeria.