*Nigerian girls are no push overs, says First Lady
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Super Falcons for putting up an outstanding performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
The Nigerian female national football team lost their round of 16 match, played in Brisbane, against the Lionesses of England, in a fiercely fought, but penalties-decided match on Monday.
In a tweet posted on his verified account on Monday, President Tinubu acknowledged that the Super Falcons had represented Nigeria well and made the people proud on a global stage.
According to him, the brilliant performance of the girls did not go unnoticed.
“I must commend the effort by our Super Falcons @NGSuper_Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
“Your brilliant performance did not go unnoticed despite the final outcome. You made Nigeria proud on the global stage”, the President said.
On her part, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, also hailed the Super Falcons for the superb performance in their match against the Lioness of England team on Monday.
Mrs Tinubu, in a release issued by her media adviser, Bisola Kukoyi, said she is very proud of the girls, who played their hearts out in the Round of 16 encounter at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand/Australia .
The First Lady who watched the match in the company of the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of Senate President, Ekaette Akpabio, described the match as a tension-soaked encounter, saying the Nigerian girls were no push overs.
According to her, the only thing the England side had going for them was simply luck, emphasizing that she is indeed very proud of the performance of the Super Falcons.
The First Lady said she would be waiting to receive them as true heroes on their return home.
The Super Falcons lost 4-2 on penalties to their England counterparts at the end of regulation time and extra time at the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup Tournament.
