Ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, President Bola Tinubu has said that the Super Falcons have the support of all Nigerians. In Saturday night’s final, the Super Falcons will play the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco. Morocco advanced to the final by defeating Ghana, while the Nigerian women’s team defeated South Africa in the semifinals.
The president wrote on his X (formerly twitter) account,
“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.
Read the president’s full message here: https://x.com/officialABAT/status/1949127525696688467?t=QqlxlgAUP3KR0HBrIAkRVA&s=19
