“You Are The Queens Of African Football” – First Lady Hails Super Falcons

By Charles Igbo

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who stayed glued to a television set in the Presidential Villa to watch the Super Falcons of Nigeria defeat the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco in the finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, took to her feet to celebrate the girls as soon as the final whistle went off to end the heart-thumping match.

The Nigerian Girls who were two goals down in the first half, made a remarkable comeback from behind to defeat the Host Country by three goals to two.

Taking to her X page to celebrate the  Super Falcons, she expressed pride in the girls’ stunning victory, and called them “The Queens of African Football.”

She posted: “I celebrate you, our beautiful and lovely Super Falcons, for the landmark victory of your 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Championship.

“Your resounding 3-2 victory is, indeed, remarkable and commendable. It is not just another trophy; it is a testament to your hard work, consistency and the indomitable Nigerian spirit. We thank God for this sweet victory.

“You have, once again, lifted the pride of our dear nation, Nigeria, and cemented your place as Queens of African Football.

“On behalf of Nigerian women and the entire nation, I thank you for making us proud. You have written your names in gold and inspired millions across the continent.

“Congratulations Super Falcons. I celebrate you. Nigeria celebrates you.”