President of the Nigeria Football Federation,
NFF, Amaju Pinnick has once again congratulated the Super Falcons for winning
the just –concluded Total Women Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana, describing them
as one of the most accomplished teams in world football.
"I want to
congratulate and also thank you once again for what you did on Saturday, making
us all proud. You see, you displayed the quintessential Nigerian Spirit. You showed that the Nigerian flag strengthened you
and that is why, even during the extra time, you were not tired," he
said when he visited the team at their Starview Hotel, Abuja in the company
with the NFF General Secretary, Sanusi Mohammed and Head of Women Football,
Ruth David.
Pinnick, who on
Saturday, minutes after the triumph dedicated the trophy to President Muhammadu
Buhari (GCFR), said: "We can't thank our father, President Buhari enough
for his immense support to Nigerian Football. The President is really happy for
what you have done which has never been done by any women national team.
Germany and America have dominated their respective confederation
championships, winning eight titles each, but no country has ever won nine
times. That is why the President wants to meet you as soon as possible."
The NFF President and
First Vice President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, also hinted
that a good number of the Federation's partners and sponsors, as well as some
State Governors also want to host the champions, but are waiting for Mr. President
to have the first honour. He said "Already our sponsors are lining up to
host and honour you for your achievement, as well as some State Governors who
have indicated their interest in hosting you, but all that will be after the
President hosts you".
He further promised
that the Federation will support the programme of Super Falcons' Coach Thomas
Dennerby to ensure that the team is well prepared for the 2019 World Cup in
France.
"We are already
working with the coach who has submitted his plans for the World Cup to us.
Also, I am talking to some European Federation presidents and the President of
European Union Football Association, Aleksander Ceferin to secure friendly
matches for the team in preparation for the World Cup".
The General Secretary,
Sanusi Mohammed also commended the ladies, revealing that they were the focus
at a seminar on Monday in Abuja held as preview to the National Sports
Festival. "Honestly, I was very happy on Saturday. I am proud of what you
have done. You know, at the preview of the National Sports Festival, all the
resource persons focused on you, the Super Falcons". Both Captains, Rita
Chikwelu and Onome Ebi, in their vote of thanks pledged that the team will give
their best at the World Cup.
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