President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Senator Abdul Ningi; Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, amongst other top government officials on Monday received the 10-time Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, at the State House, Abuja.
Â
Na our mama be this o – Super Falcons to First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu pic.twitter.com/GX97FNuaCM
— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) July 28, 2025
The Nigeria’s Super Falcons arrived at the forecourt of the Presidential villa at 4:35 pm to present their 10th WAFCON trophy to the President.
The reception fulfilled a post-match promise made by President Tinubu during a video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials. It also underscores his administration’s renewed dedication to advancing sports development and supporting the welfare of Nigerian athletes.
Also Read:Â Super Falcons Win 10th WAFCON Title
The Super Falcons’ visit to the Villa is part of a series of celebrations and official engagements in the lineup to honour the team for their outstanding performance, which has reignited the nation’s pride in sports dominance on the continental stage.
Â
WAFCON Cup in the Presidential Villa. pic.twitter.com/UlVB5uap1L
— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) July 28, 2025
;
The Nigerian Women’s National Football Team’s win from a 2-0 halftime shortfall against the host nation, Morocco, to win 3-2 in the final showcased extraordinary mental toughness, strategic adjustments, and team spirit.
The Super Falcon’s 2024 WAFCON victory represents a historic milestone that transcends sport for Nigeria, strengthening the nation’s dominance in African women’s football while fostering national unity, advancing women’s empowerment, and inspiring the next generation.
Over the past 10 years, the Super Falcons have won four Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2024, bringing their total to 10,after beating host country Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium, clinching their 10th continental title.
