October 25, 2014 – President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has congratulated the Falcons of Nigeria on their qualification for today’s final of the 2014 African Women’s Football Championship in Windhoek, Namibia and next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.
Do Your Best to Claim Victory for Nigeria Today, Jonathan Tells Super Falcons
The President called on members of the team to go all out and claim victory against Cameroon in the African Women’s Championship Final today and continue their glorious domination of African Women’s football with another victory, having won eight of the ten previous championships.
He called on them not to take victory against Cameroon for granted, but to prepare very well and put their acclaimed soccer skills and strength to the best possible use on Saturday to achieve victory.
The President assures the Falcons and their handlers of the full support and best wishes of the Federal Government and all soccer-loving Nigerians as they strive to add another international sporting laurel to the glory of their fatherland. He joins other Nigerians in praying for the team’s victory and looks forward to receiving them in Abuja with the Championship trophy.