You’ve Achieved Nigeria’s Mission: Tinubu Hails Super Falcons For Winning 10th WAFCON Title

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons on their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where they clinched a record 10th continental title.

The Nigerian team staged a dramatic comeback on Saturday night in Rabat, Morocco, defeating the hosts 3-2 in front of a passionate home crowd to lift the trophy.

In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu praised the team’s “spectacular performance and resilience”.

The Super Falcons’ spectacular performance tonight in Rabat, coming from behind to beat a spirited Moroccan side playing in front of a passionate home crowd, exemplifies the determination that defines the Nigerian spirit,” the statement reads in part.

“With hard work, dedication, and tenacity, you have achieved the mission the nation dreamed of and prayed for. The nation looks forward to welcoming our champions. Congratulations! Nigeria celebrates you.”

Nigeria remain the only nation in Africa to win the tournament double-digit times.

COURTESY: intelregion.com