It was a colourful welcome
ceremony for new African champions, Super
Falcons of Nigeria as they landed in Abuja on Tuesday.
A party led by NFF President
Amaju Pinnick and including Director of Federations and Elite Athletes
department of NSC, Dr. Bolaji Ojo-Oba. NFF General Secretary Musa Amadu, Director
of Technical Emmanuel Ikpeme, NSC top officials Caleb Gidado and Maria Whoophil
and a number of other NFF officials received the contingent at a simple arrival
ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe
International Airport, before the train moved to the National Stadium for a
special welcome ceremony.
Sports Minister Tammy Danagogo
praised the girls for their total dedication, energy, patriotism and excellent
skills, while NFF President Pinnick pledged that the team will be given
adequate preparation to stun the world at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in
Canada.
The 21 players and their officials,
led by Head Coach Edwin Okon, appreciated the gesture by the Sports Minister,
and commended the NFF for its full support, motivation and encouragement.
The players later presented a special
enlarged photo of Mr. Pinnick to the NFF President, saying they are in love
with his transformational programmes that will take Nigeria football to new
heights.
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