Falcons Are As Important As Eagles, Maigari.

Aminu Maigari.

The President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Aminu Maigari on Thursday insisted that the Super Falcons of Nigeria are as important as the men’s senior team, the Super Eagles.

According the Maigari, the Falcons also represent Nigeria whenever they take to the pitch and must enjoy the full support of the football house and Nigerian fans.

“All the National teams in Nigeria are equal. It is not only the Super Eagles that the fans care about. The Falcons represent over 140 million Nigerians and we all appreciate the honor they have brought to the country over the years.”

“The team has conquered Africa 6 times and it won’t be different this time. The important thing is to motivate them, and I can assure the team that they have the NFF’s full support in all their activities.”

“I wish them the best of luck against Zimbabwe, and I want them to go out there and get a convincing win like they did in Harare.”

Maigari also reiterated his confidence in the head coach of the Falcons, Kadiri Ikhana, saying that his experience and achievements over the years as a coach make him the best man to take the team to greater heights.

“I personally congratulated Ikhana after his first victory over Zimbabwe, and like I have always said, he is a very good coach. He can do this job and we have complete confidence in him. I have no doubt he will take the team to great heights. I am looking forward to seeing a lot more from him”

The Super Falcons will also play an international friendly match against Banyana Banyana on June 23^rd, and Maigari has charged the team to ensure that the unbeaten record enjoyed by Nigeria over their South African counterparts is maintained.

“South Africa has never defeated the Falcons and I believe history will repeat itself when we play them in Lagos. I have confidence that they [Falcons] will bring happiness to the hearts of all Nigerians on the 23rd.”

The NFF President appealed to fans in Lagos State, whom he describes as “football lovers” to come out in their numbers and support the team when they take on The Mighty Warriors of Zimbabwe in Teslim Balogun Stadium on Saturday.

“The Falcons played away in Zimbabwe in front of a huge crowd and we would like them to enjoy the same when they play in Lagos.”

“Lagos is traditionally a football-loving state and I implore the fans to go to the stadium and support the team. They need all the support they can get from Nigerians.”

The Super Falcons will play Zimbabwe at the Teslim Balogun Stadium by 4pm on Saturday June 16, 2012.

Entry into the stadium on Saturday will be free.