President Bola Tinubu has in a telephone call to the Super Falcons who emerged victorious at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on Saturday night promised to celebrate them.
President Tinubu made the pledge in a post-match video call on Saturday night with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials.
He congratulated the team on securing a record 10th continental title and lifting the nation’s spirits.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, quoted Tinubu to have told the team: “I am very, very proud of you.
“The entire nation is proud of you.
“You have 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 management of the team, including the ministers and the officials.”
The President extended his best regards to Ajibade, who emerged as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and clinched the Woman of the Tournament award.
He also praised Esther Okoronkwo’s composure during a crucial moment in the final, describing her 64th-minute penalty kick, which sparked a dramatic comeback, as “very courageous”.
Okoronkwo created the second goal and delivered the decisive free-kick that Jennifer Echegini converted to seal Nigeria’s 3-2 victory.
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Tinubu told the jubilant players and officials, who repeatedly interjected with: “Thank you,”: “Safe journey home, enjoy yourselves, avoid injuries, God bless you.”
Responding on behalf of the team, Ajibade thanked the President for approving the full payment of players’ allowances.
She assured him the team was eager to present him with the WAFCON trophy in Abuja.
The lively exchange ended with a spirited rendition of the national anthem and three thunderous Gbosa” cheers for President Tinubu.
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