House Committee on Sports, Samoura Plaudits for Falcons

The newly  appointed Chairman  of the House of Representatives  Sports Committee,  Honourable Ekene Adams Abubakar, has described  the female national  team, the Super  Falcons, as a beacon of hope not only for Nigeria, but the African continent.

He commended  the team’s  impressive  performance  at the on- going FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia  and New Zealand,

He urged them  not to rest on their oars until they secure the ultimate price.

“Congratulations Falcons,  we are so proud of you. We are solidly behind  you. Pls don’t relax until you get to the finals and God willing win the trophy. 

“You have lifted the spirit  of millions of Nigerians,   so dont  relent until victory  is secured,” he concluded.

Similarly, Secretary-General of world football-governing body, FIFA, Ms Fatma Samoura on Monday in Brisbane commended the Super Falcons of Nigeria for reaching the Round of 16 at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, saying their feat has brought joy to women’s football as a whole with their elegance and self-assuredness on the pitch, as well as African women football and the African girl-child.

The 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland meant the Falcons finished unbeaten in their Group B, a first-ever for an African team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

“I must say that personally, I am proud of you. As you know, I am the first woman to be Secretary General of FIFA since the organization was founded in 1904, and I am also an African. So, I am easily excited by any accomplishment that glorifies women’s football and African football,” Samoura said as she addressed the nine-time African champions at the dressing room after the match at Lang Park.