WAFCON: ‘Make us proud’ – Tinubu rallies Super Falcons ahead final showdown against Morocco
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has charged the Super Falcons to go all out for victory against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, DAILY POST reports.
The Super Falcons will slug it out with the hosts in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at the Olympic Stadium, Rabat, on Saturday (today).
Justine Madugu’s side are 90 minutes away from winning a record-extending 10th WAFCON title.
Tinubu, in a short video posted on the Super Falcons’ X account, charged the players to do the nation proud.
“My beautiful and lovely Super Falcons, I congratulate you and the officials for the qualification for the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations,” Tinubu stated.
“I commend your team spirit, determination, and professionalism demonstrated in all your matches so far. You are shining examples to girls in Nigeria and Africa.
“As you step out for the final match, I pray God crowns your efforts with resounding victory. Make us proud, our worthy ambassadors and champions. Nigerians and I are waiting to receive you with a trophy in your hands.”
The Super Falcons won their first two group games against Tunisia and Botswana before battling to a draw against Algeria.
The West Africans blew away the Copper Queens of Zambia 5-0 in the quarter-finals and defeated Banyana of South Africa 2-1 in the last four.
They have scored 11 goals and conceded once in the competition.
