First Lady: By Their Performance at World Cup, Super Falcons Are Role Models

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has celebrated the Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, with a reception at the State House, Abuja, saying their performance at the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup, has made them role models to young girls in the country.

Mrs Tinubu, who received some of the players, their technical team and officials of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in her office, said the girls displayed dedication, resilience, team spirit with the zeal and strength that defines Nigeria.

In a release yesterday by her spokesperson, Mrs Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady paid glowing tributes to all the players whom she said had represented Nigeria on the global stage, noting that the world took notice of the dexterity of the players.

“Although the final result did not go our way, I am here to remind you that victory is not solely determined by the score on the field. The unbreakable spirit and unity that you demonstrated are true markers of success.

“You have not only represented Nigeria on the global stage, but have also become role models for our youth, especially young girls who now see their aspirations mirrored in you.

“I salute you today and welcome you back home and our goodwill and best wishes go to other players, who have gone back to their base. You gave your all, and we stand with you. We are so proud of you,” she said.

Earlier, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim  Gusau, thanked the First Lady for the warm reception and assured her that the players would continue to give good and qualitative representation to the country.

Also, speaking, the team captain, Onome Ebi, said the team worked very hard and tirelessly to bring home the coveted FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy.

She promised that the team would continue to press on relentlessly to ensure they make the country very proud on the football field.