President Bola Tinubu explained why he was hesitant and what he felt as he watched the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final between Nigeria and Morocco on Monday while welcoming the victorious Super Falcons.
At the Presidential Villa, Tinubu addressed the team’s players and other guests.
“I didn’t want to watch the game, to be honest. High blood pressure wasn’t something I wanted. However, our citizens invaded and turned my TV on that channel.
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He said, “When it was 2-0, I got very offended and restless, but I was there still witnessing the unwavering spirit of resilience, determination, and courage.”
The team’s reduction of the deficit, however, gave the impression that the president was encouraged.
He said, “And after that penalty, and I saw a 2-1, my spirit was lifted, and I believe the nation’s spirit was also lifted.”
Tinubu continued, “But what you almost did was make me hungrier because your mother was almost abandoning my dinner,” amid cheers and applause from the Super Falcons and other seated in the hall. The game that she doesn’t really watch is played by the girls, who are the protagonists.
She ran, and she said, “We have won.” You still haven’t won, I said. And the entire nation was in awe at the final whistle.
After winning the 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations competition in Morocco, the President later gave the players and technical team the national honor of Officer of the Order of Niger.
He made announcing the award of $50, 000, equivalent to $100, 000 to each player and $50, 000 to each technical team member.
Additionally, he directed the players’ and technical team’s allocation of a three-bedroom apartment.
You have inspired “much of people,” particularly young girls, who now have evidence that their aspirations are achievable and valid. You also influenced me.
“A nation’s assets are the hope of a nation’s future, tomorrow, and after that,” they say.
Source: Channels TV
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