The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has hailed the Super Falcons for its resounding victory at the just concluded Women African Cup of Nations, (WAFCON) which was held in Morocco.
This was contained in a congratulatory letter jointly signed by the caucus leaders, Rep Kingsley Chinda, Leader,
Hon. (Dr) Ali Isa J.C
Minority Whip,
Hon. Aliyu Madaki
Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. George Ozodinobi
Deputy Minority Whip.
Following the team’s triumph over Morocco; the host nation at the pulsating finals of the regional competition, our glorious ladies made history on many fronts.
“Their victory, a record-setting 10th time is the highest by any national football team in Africa; emerged the first female or male national team to get to the finals of ten editions of any regional competition and winning all; the team defeated two past holders, South Africa, and Morocco en-route to emerging the soccer Queens of Africa.
“The Caucus is extremely proud of the Super Falcons comprehensive victory at the three-week long competition where aside from winning the competition, few players and officials won individual honours.
“Captain Rasheedat Ajibade; Chiamaka Nnadozie; and Justin Madugu were named Player of the Tournament, Goalkeeper of the Tournament, and Coach of the Tournament respectively.
“Worthy of mention is the team’s display of focus, tenacity, persistence, and belief throughout the competition.
“Amid challenges, the Super Falcons demonstrated grace, poise, drive, oneness, and determination; which are the hallmarks of Nigerians on their way towards making “Operation Decimal” an accomplished reality.
“The Caucus salutes the commanding victories of the team through unity of purpose, which further epitomizes the need for Nigerians; particularly the elites and political class to abhor tribalism, ethnicity, nepotism, and other narrow-minded cleavages in our collective pursuit of national development.
“We are confident that as a nation, many milestones of achievements can be realized when the spirit and culture of togetherness, patriotism, hard work, and cohesion is imbibed, and put to practice in everything we do.
“The Caucus urges the Federal Government to take it as a matter of urgent necessity to extend remarkable recognitions to the Super Falcons; just as had been done in the past to their male counterparts.
“Indeed, this will be a boost to the development of the girl-child, and a source of inspiration to the numerous talents, and emerging stars across the country.
“Conscious of the importance of sports as a unifying factor in Nigeria, the Caucus promise to pursue viable and realistic legislations towards deepening the relevance of the Super Falcons regional triumph; improving the sector; and positioning it as the fulcrum for youth empowerment, and economic development.
