The Super Falcons’ victory in Morocco, which was their 10th victory, have received the national honor of Officer of the Order of Niger, according to President Bola Tinubu.  ,
The players and other members of the team were hosted by Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Monday, and he disclosed this when he also announced the award of the team’s $100, 000 each.
The winners would each receive a three-bedroom apartment, according to the President.
Additionally, he made an announcement about the technical team receiving the naira equivalent of $50, 000.
“I thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and reminder of the strength of the Nigerian spirit, and I have received this trophy on behalf of all Nigerians. I hereby grant the players and the 11-man technical team the national honor of Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) in the name of a grateful nation.
Additionally, I hereby direct the players and technical team members to each receive a three-bedroom apartment.
Additionally, the 24 players will receive the equivalent of $100, 000 in cash, and the 11-member technical team will receive the same amount.
I congratulate you once more and will keep praying for you. Nigeria’s spirit is unwavering and will never end as a result of this.
Read more about the Super Falcons’ incredible comeback against Morocco to win the 10th WAFCON title.
The women’s team was commended for their valiant and courageous actions by Tinubu.
He thanked them for bringing the spirit of Nigeria to light among the people.
He added that the team’s administration would continue to support them.
You have inspired millions, especially young girls, who now have evidence that their aspirations are achievable and valid, according to the president. You also influenced me.
“A nation’s assets that are the hope of today, tomorrow, and thereafter are a wonderful thing.
You stand up for that hope. We are still inspired by your optimism, and we will continue to support you, encourage the next generation, and support the generations that follow you.
On behalf of the Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara State and the leader of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, donated 10 million dollars to each of the 24 players and the technical team.
Rasheedat Ajibade, the team’s captain, thanked the President earlier for his unwavering support for the team.
She claimed that young girls in particular, especially, should be the recipients of the WAFCON trophy.
According to Ajibade, the squad’s goal is to be the world’s best women’s team.
However, she urged more female football supporters.
Heroines
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, who had earlier flown with the team after they had won their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, received the triumphant players and other team members.  ,
Around 2:26 p.m., the team boarded a chartered flight and arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Fans and government officials, some of whom had waited for hours at the airport to pick up their heroin, greeted the team with a rousing welcome.
The government officials welcomed the team on arrival, including the minister of information Mohammed Idris, Hanatu Musawa, the minister of culture and tourism, and Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the minister of women’s affairs.
Makers of history
The Falcons won 10 straight wins in 10 WAFCON finals on Saturday, going from two goals down to defeat Morocco.
The Moroccan women’s draw first blood in the 13th minute when Ghizlane Chebbak, the tournament’s top scorer, was kindly denied by a loose ball, who did the rest by firing her effort past Chiamaka Nnadozie, the country’s top scorer.
The hosts’ two-goal was then scored through Mssoudy’s low, left-footed shot that was fired in the 28th minute to put the Nigerians’ Mission X in immediate danger.
Morocco’s lead time was 2-0 as both teams came to an end to the first half.
The Super Falcons, however, held on, and the second half was resumed with renewed energy as their pressing and passing were more deliberate.
The Super Falcons were rewarded for their constant pressure in the 63rd minute when Ijamilusi hooked the ball back and hit Benzina.
Nigerians had a glimmer of hope when Okoronkwo quietly found the back of the net.
In the 71st minute, Okoronkwo ran down the right and cut into the area before squaring up in peace with Ijamilusi to bring him home.
Source: Channels TV
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