WAFCON 2022: Dare Salutes Brave Super Falcons
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon Sunday Dare has saluted the gallant and spirited play of Nigeria’s Super Falcons following their hard-fought second semi-final encounter against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco at the ongoing African Women Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The Minister, who eulogized the Super Falcons despite their penalties’ loss to the Moroccan women, said; “Your resilience, character, and management of the game must be commended. I salute your doggedness, commitment, and fighting spirit.
“For holding the Moroccans in front of over 45,000 capacity crowd you have once again displayed the never say die attitude of true Nigerians.
“Even when down to nine players after those red cards, you held your own. You are our champions. Nigeria is proud of you.
“It was a match I followed very keenly and I am so proud you displayed the Nigerian spirit. I am proud of this team, even in defeat”.
The nine times champions bowed out gallantly with pride, losing 4-5 on penalties to hosts Morocco, after playing the majority of the game with nine players as midfielder Halimatu Ayinde and striker Rasheedat Ajibade were given marching orders in the second half for dangerous play.
With their last four eviction from the tournament, the Super Falcons will now take on Zambia’s She-Polo Polo on Friday, July 22nd in the third place match.
