The
Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung has applauded the
Super Falcons’ 6-0 trouncing of Equatorial Guinea in their last Group B
match of the 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations in Accra Ghana.
Asisat Oshoala scored a hat-trick while Francisca
Ordega, Desire Oparanozie and Rita Chikwelu pulled one goal each to set
up a semi - final match-up against Cameroon’s Lionesses.
Dalung
congratulated the Falcons for their emphatic win and enjoined the
players to reinforce their dominance of women’s football on the
continent.
“I am delighted in your
performance so far in the Women Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. As the
power house of women’s soccer in Africa, I have no doubt that you can go
all the way to the final to win the tournament.
“I
commend the officials and players of the team for their superb team
spirit, outstanding display and unity of purpose and urge you to
continue in like manner and approach your subseqent games with same
committment and dedication until victory is achieved"
The
Minister also assured the team of the fervent love, support and prayers
of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Government and the sports -loving
people of Nigeria and urged them not to disappoint them.
The Super Falcons face the Lionesses of Cameroon on Tuesday November 27, 2018 in Accra.
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