From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Falcons on their victory over the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon on Saturday at the final game of the Africa Women Cup of Nations in Yaounde.
According to the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement, Buhari described the victory as hard-earned as well as “very sweet and well-deserved.”
He particularly commended the Super Falcons for their “indomitable spirit, resilience and team work” which spurred them to victory inspite of a vociferous home crowd.
President Buhari noted that the team has won the championship for a record eighth times out of 10, adding that the development has lifted the spirits of sports-loving Nigerians. He enjoined other Nigerian sports men and women to emulate the exemplary attitude of the Super Falcons who placed the interest of the nation above personal interests, while assuring that the Federal Government will not relent in doing its best to promote sports within available resources.
The President also saluted the technical crew for their competence which enabled the Nigerian players to overcome their hard-fighting opponents throughout the competition.