Super Falcons win 10th WAFCON Title; President Tinubu Hails “Nigerian Spirit”
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s Super Falcons following their triumphant victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), marking their unprecedented tenth continental title. The Falcons secured the historic win after an exhilarating match against host nation Morocco in Rabat.
“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,” President Tinubu stated. He commended the team’s “hard work, dedication, and tenacity” in achieving the nation’s collective dream and prayers.
The President concluded by affirming the nation’s excitement to welcome its champions back home. “The nation looks forward to welcoming our champions. Congratulations! Nigeria celebrates you,” he added, celebrating the team’s historic achievement.
Nigeria’s women national team, the Super Falcons, on Saturday night defeated Morocco to win the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations.
The West Africans had to fight back from two goals in the first half to win 3-2 in Rabat.
The hosts came flying out of the blocks and scored twice through Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy.
But the Falcons came out strongly in the second half and scored through Esther Okoronkwo’s penalty.
Okoronkwo then turned provider for Folashade Ijamilusi who drew Nigeria level.
Jennifer Echegini then got on the end of a free-kick to score a late winner.
The victory means Nigeria have now won a record-extending 10 WAFCON titles.