Super Falcons captain, Ajibade Rasheedat handing over the WAFCON trophy to President Bola Tinubu
By Shade Damiro
President, Bola Tinubu, is currently hosting the triumphant Super Falcons at the Aso Rock in Abuja.
The Nigerian delegation to the Nation’s Cup arrived earlier today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport to the warm welcome of government officials, football fans and cultural troopers.
The female national team members and their coaching staff are being hosted following their victory over Morocco, winning by three goals to two in Saturday’s thrilling Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
Speaking at the ceremony, the captain of the team, Ajibade Rasheedat, dedicated the victory to Nigerians.
“It is the celebration of every young girl in our villages, towns and cities, who dares to dream, every family that believes in the power of unity and Nigeria who carries our green and white flag with pride.”
“This title is for you Mr President, it is for Nigerians, it is for Super Falcons and it is for every Nigerian girl who dreams to be on this stage.”
Tinubu thereafter honoured the Super Falcons players with aach player and technical crew to receive the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), a 3-bedroom flat and $100,000 award.
Recall that President Tinubu had in a statement released by the State House on Saturday, described the team’s performance over the past three weeks as “awe-inspiring” and a true reflection of national pride and strength.
After the victory on Saturday, Tinubu stated that he was proud of 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, very happy,” he said.
“You will be celebrated, and I congratulate all the coaches and the management of the team, including the ministers and the officials. My very, very best regards to Rasheedat. Very good. I watched the penalty kick. That’s very courageous exercise. God bless you. Safe journey home, enjoy yourselves, and avoid injuries, God bless you.”
