President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Falcons over their performance since the beginning of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
In a heartwarming message to the Super Falcons, the president said their performances have been inspiring as they represent Nigeria at the tournament.
The message, personally signed by the president also said the team has showcased pride, honour, and strength with which Nigeria is known.
He also cited the team’s recent visit to Gabriela Salgado of South Africa’s Banyana Banyana at the hospital after the semi-finals.
According to Tinubu, that simple act reflects Africans’ shared humanity, empathy and affection towards one another.
Noting that he hopes they finish strong, the president disclosed that a delegation of government officials has been sent to Rabat to support the team.
Read President Tinubu’s full message to the Super Falcons:
“My beloved Super Falcons,
“Tonight, you stand at the cusp of history as you face the host nation, Morocco, in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
“Your performance at this tournament over the past three weeks has been awe-inspiring. You have represented our country with pride, honour, and strength.
“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.
“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. 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.
“I have sent a presidential delegation to attend the final in Rabat to convey the full support of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to cheer you on to victory.
“I thank the families of the Super Falcons team, coaches, friends, the Nigerian Community in Morocco, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club and the Nigerian Mission in Morocco for their steady support throughout this competition.
“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.
“I look forward to receiving the team, the trophy, and the officials in Abuja.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria