Sunday July 27, 2025
By TheNewsDESK |
By Idorenyin UMOREN
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has pledged to honour Nigeria’s Super Falcons after their dramatic 10th WAFCON title win in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday night.
President Tinubu is also expected to receive players and officials of the victorious Super Falcons in Abuja on Monday, July 28.
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, who was part of the federal government delegation to Morocco to cheer the players, told The Guardian in a telephone conversation on Sunday, July 27, that the team would arrive the country today.
He said, “I am in the team’s camp right now trying to put finishing touches on final departure to Abuja today (Sunday) or tomorrow (Monday). Our sports-loving President Bola Tinubu spoke with the players shortly after the victory on Saturday night and promised to give them a red carpet reception on arrival. As I said, that will happen between today (Sunday) and tomorrow (Monday).”
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An elated President Tinubu in a video-call to the team shortly after their triumph expressed the nation’s appreciation and pride.
According to NAN, the call was received by jubilant players in the company of coaches, sports officials, the National Sports Commission, NSC, Chairman, Shehu Dikko and Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to the President.
Other top government officials include;
ministers of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Creative economy Hannatu Musawa and minister of state Finance, Doris Anite
PresidentTinubu praised the team’s resilience, describing their performance as inspirational and a national morale booster.
“We are very proud of you, the entire nation is proud of you, you lifted our spirits, you are a pride to your generation and we are all very happy. You will be celebrated and I congratulate all the coaches and the management of the team, including the ministers and officials there,” he said.
He commended captain Rasheedat Ajibade and other players for leading the team with skill and determination throughout the tournament, a testament to the fact that the President watched most of their matches.
The players thereafter erupted into jubilation with the rendition of the national anthem and three thunderous “Gbosa!” cheers for the President.
The Falcons came from behind to stun Morocco in front of a packed home crowd.
Morocco scored twice in the first half through Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy, dominating early proceedings.
Nigeria responded strongly after the break with a penalty calmly converted by Esther Okoronkwo.
Okoronkwo then assisted Folashade Ijamilusi for the equaliser, turning the tide in Nigeria’s favour.
Jennifer Echegini sealed the victory with a stunning late goal from a perfectly executed free kick.
