We Are Of Proud Of You, First Lady Tells Super Falcons

 




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HE First Lady of the Federation Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, (middle) flanked on the right by HE Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima (3rd left), Wife of the Senate President, Mrs Ekaette Akpabio(2nd right),  Super Falcon players and other officials of the NFF, during their reception by her Excellency, in Abuja.






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President of the Nigerian Football Federation(NFF), Ibrahim Gusau presenting HE, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu with a souvenir during the reception of the Super Falcons, in Abuja.
 


Tinubu, while hosting the players, their technical team and officials of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) stated that the girls displayed dedication, resilience, team spirit with the zeal and strength that defines Nigeria.

These were contained in a press release signed that by the Special Adviser on  Media to the First Lady, Mrs Busola Kukoyi.

Senator Remi Tinubu paid glowing tributes to all the players, who she said have represented Nigeria on the global stage, noting that the world took notice of the dexterity of the players.  

“Although the final result did not go our way, I am here to remind you that victory is not solely determined by the score on the field. The unbreakable spirit and unity that you demonstrated are  true markers of success.

“You have not only represented Nigeria on the global stage, but have also become role models for our youth, especially young girls who now see their aspirations mirrored in you.






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The First Lady of the Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Monday August 14, 2023, received the members of the Nigerian National female football team Super Falcons at the State House Abuja.


“I salute you today and welcome you back home and our goodwill and best wishes go to other players who have gone back to their base.  You gave your all, and we stand with you. We are so proud of you," she said.

In his remarks, the President of the NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, thanked the First Lady for the warm reception and assured that the players would continue to give good and qualitative representation to the country.

The captain of the team, Onome Ebi, said that the team worked very hard and tirelessly to bring home the coveted FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy back home. 

She promised that the team would continue to press on relentlessly to ensure they make the country very proud on the football field.

The First Lady received the players with the wife of the Vice President , Hajia Nana Shettima and wife of the Senate President, Mrs Ekaette Akpabio.


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