President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons on their thrilling 2-1 victory over South Africa in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final.
The team’s victory has secured their spot in the final and presented them with a chance to win a record-extending tenth WAFCON title.
In a statement released moments after the match, President Tinubu praised the team’s performance, saying it was “well deserved” and “nothing short of superlative.”
He commended the team’s display of grit, talent, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit, which made the nation proud.
President Tinubu urged the team not to relent until they bring the trophy home, saying, “Well deserved! Congratulations to our Super Falcons! Your incredible #WAFCON2025 semi-finals victory over South Africa today was nothing short of superlative.
” It was a magnificent display of grit, talent, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit. You have made the nation proud. Keep soaring.
”Don’t stop until you bring the trophy home. Go for the 10th title. Nigerians worldwide are rooting for you. We are waiting to receive the cup.”
The Super Falcons secured their place in the final with a dramatic 2-1 win over South Africa, courtesy of a late goal from defender Michelle Alozie.
The match seemed to be heading for extra time at 1-1, but Alozie’s goal stunned the Banyana Banyana defense and sent the Super Falcons to the final.
The Super Falcons will face either host nation Morocco or regional rivals Ghana in the final. The team will look to bring home their tenth WAFCON title, and Nigerians worldwide are rooting for them.
The Super Falcons’ victory is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and talent.
With President Tinubu’s support and encouragement, the team is poised to bring home the trophy and make the nation proud once again.
