August 22, 20114 – President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has congratulated Nigeria’s under-20 female football team, the Falconets on their qualification for the final match of the ongoing FIFA tournament in Canada.
In a statement signed by Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Ruben Abati, the President applauded the Falconets’ scintillating display which earned them a 6-2 victory in Wednesday’s semi-final encounter with North Korea as well as their very commendable performance in earlier matches.
President Jonathan urged the Falconets to put in their very best effort to win the under-20 Female World Cup for Nigeria and Africa for the first time in the history of the competition.
He assured the girls and their handlers of the full support of the Federal Government and the prayers of all Nigerians for their triumph on Sunday.
