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Nigeria’s President Tinubu confers national honours on Super Falcons

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger on the Super Falcons following their victory at WAFCON.
He also announced the award of the Naira equivalent of $100,000 to each to the 24 players, $50,000 to the technical team.

WAFCON: Super Falcons arrive Abuja, set for trophy parade

The Nigeria’s Super Falcons of Nigeria have arrived Abuja following their successful outing at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Our correspondent reports.

Players and officials of the team arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday afternoon.

They will hold a trophy parade along popular districts in the Federal Capital Territory.

The contingent is expected to move through Airport Road, Berger Junction, Maitama and Wuse Market.

The Super Falcons will be hosted by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa later in the day.

Nigeria won a record-extending 10th WAFCON title on Saturday night following a dramatic 3-2 victory over hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco.

WAFCON: I didn’t watch final because of high blood pressure – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has admitted he could not watch the final of the 2004 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations because he was scared of developing high blood pressure.

Tinubu revealed this while hosting the Super Falcons at Aso Villa on Monday evening.

“Honestly, I did not want to watch the match. I didn’t want high blood pressure.

“But people came into my room and turned on my TV to that channel.

“When it was 2-0, I got very restless and very offended. But I was still there watching.

“I was impressed by the indomitable spirit of resilience, determination and courage of the team,” he said.

Nigeria came back from two goals down to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final played on Sunday in Rabat.

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