President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Super Falcons for reaching the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after their dramatic 2-1 victory over Banyana Banyana of South Africa in yesterday’s semi-final in Casablanca, Morocco.
The President, in a post on his X handle, described the team’s performance as a magnificent display of grit, talent, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit.
He said the players had made the nation proud with their efforts.
Tinubu congratulated the team for their achievement and urged them not to relent in their quest to lift the trophy.
“Congratulations to our Super Falcons! Your incredible #WAFCON2024 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 our 10th title. Nigerians worldwide are rooting for you. We are waiting to receive the cup,” he wrote in a post on his official handle.”
The Super Falcons secured their place in the final after defender Mitchel Alozie scored a dramatic late winner to seal victory over the defending champions.
With the match seemingly heading for extra time, Alozie launched a long ball into the South African box which evaded everyone, including the goalkeeper, and nestled into the net to stun the Banyana Banyana defence.
Earlier, Nigeria took the lead in the 44th minute when Captain Rasheedat Ajibade calmly converted from the penalty spot after a South African defender was penalised for handling Folashade Ijamilusi’s cross in the box.
South Africa responded strongly after the break and drew level in the 56th minute. Midfielder Linda Motlhalo slotted home from the penalty spot after defender Osinachi Ohale was penalised for pulling down a South African attacker.
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