*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expresses his delight at the Super Falcons鈥� spectacular victory at the 2024 Women鈥檚 Africa Cup of Nations, in Morocco, hailing the team for securing a record 10th continental title and lifting Nigeria’s spirit

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, again, has expressed his delight at the Super Falcons鈥� spectacular victory at the 2024 Women鈥檚 Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Tinubu said he eagerly looked forward to receiving the 10th WAFCON title’s trophy, in Abuja, FCT.

The Nigerian leader, in a post a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials, congratulated the team on securing a record 10th continental title and lifting the nation鈥檚 spirits.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Sunday, July 27, 2025, stated Tinubu said: “I am very, very proud of you. The entire nation is proud of you.

“You have lifted our spirits. You are a pride to your generation and we are all very happy.

“You will be celebrated, and I congratulate all the coaches and management of the team, including the ministers and the officials.”

President Tinubu further extended his best regards to Captain Ajibade, who emerged as the tournament鈥檚 Most Valuable Player and clinched the “Woman of the Tournament” award.

He as well applauded Esther Okoronkwo鈥檚 composure during a crucial moment in the final.

Tinubu described her 64th-minute penalty kick, which sparked a dramatic comeback, as “very courageous”.

Okoronkwo created the second goal and delivered the decisive free-kick that Jennifer Echegini converted to seal Nigeria鈥檚 3-2 victory.

鈥樷�楽afe journey home, enjoy yourselves, avoid injuries, God bless you,鈥欌�� the President told the jubilant players and officials, who repeatedly interjected with 鈥樷�橳hank you, Mr President!” the statement noted.

Responding on behalf of the team, Ajibade thanked the President for approving the full payment of players鈥� allowances. She assured him the team was eager to present him with the WAFCON trophy in Abuja.

The lively exchange ended with a spirited rendition of the national anthem and three thunderous “Gbosa!” cheers for President Tinubu, Onanuga added.

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