By WAFCON 2024
President Tinubu sends message of support to Super Falcons ahead of final
Summary
- President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of encouragement to the Super Falcons as they prepare to face Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final in Rabat
- The President praised the team’s “awe-inspiring” performance throughout the tournament, highlighting their undefeated group stage, knockout victories, and strong sportsmanship, including a visit to an injured opponent
- He noted the team’s impressive record of winning all nine of their previous WAFCON finals, expressing the nation’s prayers and support for a record tenth continental title
- A presidential delegation has been dispatched to Rabat to convey the full backing of the Nigerian government and people, with President Tinubu eagerly anticipating the team’s return to Abuja with the trophy
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended a heartfelt message of support to Nigeria’s Super Falcons as they gear up for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final against host nation Morocco tonight at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
The President’s message, dated June 26, 2025, praised the team’s exceptional performance throughout the tournament, describing it as “awe-inspiring” and commending their representation of Nigeria with “pride, honour, and strength.”
President Tinubu specifically lauded the team’s display of true sportsmanship, both on and off the pitch. He highlighted their visit to the injured South African player, Gabriela Salgado of Banyana Banyana, following the semi-final match, calling it a “simple act of compassion” that reflects “our shared humanity, empathy, and sisterly affection, which we Africans hold in high regard.”
In his message, the President underscored the Super Falcons’ formidable record, noting their unbeaten run in the group stages, victories in the knockout rounds, and conceding only one goal in the semi-finals. He also pointed out their impressive historical achievement of triumphing in all nine of their previous WAFCON finals.
“If statistics alone win matches, you are already champions,” President Tinubu stated.
On behalf of a “grateful nation,” President Tinubu affirmed that Nigerians are “rooting for you and praying for your resounding success tonight, as you strive to achieve the crowning accomplishment of lifting a record tenth continental title.”
To further demonstrate the government’s unwavering support, a presidential delegation has been dispatched to Rabat to attend the final. The delegation includes:
- Senator Abdul Ningi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports
- Honourable Kabiru Amadu, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports
- HM Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs
- HM Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy
- HM Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance
- Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission
- Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media & Public Communications
- O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant on Digital Engagement, Strategy & New Media
- Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Assistant (Office of the First Lady)
President Tinubu extended his gratitude to the families, coaches, friends of the Super Falcons, the Nigerian Community in Morocco, the Nigerian Football Supporters Club, and the Nigerian Mission in Morocco for their consistent support throughout the competition.
Concluding his message, the President expressed confidence in the team’s ability to “finish strong by the Grace of God.”
“Go for the tenth! Bring the trophy home.” He wrote, “Your fellow countrymen and women, young and old, are rooting for you. I look forward to receiving the team, the trophy, and the officials in Abuja.”
The WAFCON final kicks off at 9 PM local time at the Stade Olympique in Rabat, Morocco.
