President Bola Tinubu has charged the Super Falcons to make history by winning their highly anticipated final against Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The Super Falcons have been undefeated and the best side in
the tournament ahead of the final.
In a statement shared on Saturday, the president praised the
team’s exceptional performance throughout the tournament, describing their
journey as “awe-inspiring”.
Tinubu also commended their unbeaten run in the group stages, dominant knockout victories, and “near-impeccable” defensive record.
“Your performance at this tournament over the past three
weeks has been awe-inspiring. You have represented our country with pride,
honour, and strength,” the statement reads in part.
“In the pitch and off the pitch, you have demonstrated true
sportsmanship.
“I was delighted to see photographs of your visit to the
injured Gabriela Salgado of South Africa’s Banyana Banyana following the
semi-final match. That simple act of compassion reflects our shared humanity,
empathy, and sisterly affection, which we Africans hold in high regard.”
The president also expressed his confidence in the ability
of the Falcons to claim their historic tenth continental title.
“If statistics alone win matches, you are already champions.
Unbeaten in the group stages, victorious in the knockout rounds, and conceding
only a goal in the semi-finals,” he said.
“Apart from this, you have emerged triumphant in all your
previous nine finals.
“On behalf of a grateful nation, we are rooting for you and
praying for your resounding success tonight, as you strive to achieve the
crowning accomplishment of lifting a record tenth continental title.”
Tinubu said he has dispatched a high-powered presidential
delegation to Rabat, led by Hannatu Musawa, the minister of arts, culture,
tourism, and the creative economy.
Other delegation members include Doris Uzoka-Anite, the
minister of state for finance; Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, the minister of women
affairs; and Shehu Dikko the chairman of the National Sports Commission.
The president also extended gratitude to the families of the
players, coaching staff, Nigerian supporters in Morocco, and the Nigerian
mission for their encouragement.
“You will finish strong by the Grace of God. Go for the
tenth! Bring the trophy home. Your fellow countrymen and women, young and old,
are rooting for you,” he added.
The Super Falcons will face Morocco in the final of the 2024
WAFCON at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat at 9pm tonight.
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