Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, on winning the 2024/2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
By Justina Auta
Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, on winning the 2024/2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria staged a stunning comeback, beating hosts Morocco 3-2 in a tense final in Rabat, Morocco.
The Falcons overcame a two-goal deficit to clinch their historic victory and equal their own continental record.
This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja by Jonathan Eze, her Special Adviser on Media & Publicity.
The minister described the victory as a “monumental achievement” that reaffirmed Nigeria’s place at the pinnacle of Africa women’s football.
“This is more than a win on the pitch; it is a powerful symbol of the strength, discipline, and unbreakable spirit of Nigerian women.
“The Super Falcons have once again proven that when Nigerian women lead, they inspire a nation and shine on the world stage,” she said.
She further applauded the team’s resilience, teamwork, and grace under pressure, calling their triumph a source of national pride and a beacon of hope for girls across the country.
Sulaiman-Ibrahim also congratulated President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu for their unprecedented support to the team and the entire Nigerian sports ecosystem under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“As Minister of Women Affairs, I am immensely proud. Tonight, every Nigerian girl sees a reflection of her dreams in your victory. You have not only lifted a trophy, you have lifted hearts,” she said.
She, therefore, reiterated the commitment of the ministry towards championing policies and initiatives that support and empower Nigerian women and girls in sports and every sphere of life. (NAN)