Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived Nigeria, landing in Abuja, after their victory on Saturday as the champion of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON.
The event was held in Casablanca, Morocco.
The Super Falcons defeated host, Morocco, 3 goals to 2, to win the cup.
Rasheedat Ajibade, captain of the team, displayed the cup as they stepped down from the aircraft at about 2.25 p.m. at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
It would be recalled that following their victory, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed his enthusiasm to receive them.
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In a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials, President Tinubu congratulated the team on securing a record 10th continental title and lifting the nation’s spirits.
“I am very, very proud of you. The entire nation is proud of you. You have lifted our spirits. You are a pride to your generation and we are all very happy.
“You will be celebrated, and I congratulate all the coaches and management of the team, including the ministers and the officials.”
