Super Falcons
President Bola Tinubu will host the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday.
On Saturday, the Falcons produced a dramatic 3-2 victory over Morocco to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Jennifer Echegini scored the all-important winning goal as the Super Falcons of Nigeria came from two goals down to win the final.
The victory in Rabat, Morocco, was Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title.
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The team is expected to return to the country on Monday around noon and will be received by the president by 2 pm.
The Falcons will also have an open-bus parade around the capital city with the newly won trophy.
Immediately after the final, Tinubu spoke to the team via a video call, congratulating the players and officials on their victory.
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In a public message, the president stated that the team successfully achieved Nigeria’s mission at the competition.
“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 read.
