First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national female football team, the Super Falcons, for their remarkable qualification for the 2024 Olympics in France.
The Super Falcons secured their spot in the prestigious tournament by overcoming Bayana Bayana of South Africa in a hard-fought battle, clinching victory with a 1-0 aggregate scoreline after a goalless draw on Tuesday.
The achievement marks the team’s triumphant return to the Olympic stage after a 16-year hiatus.
Describing the victory as “no small feat,” Mrs Tinubu lauded the Super Falcons for their unwavering perseverance and commitment, attributes that have propelled them to success.
“Your hard work, resilience, and team spirit have brought glory to Nigeria and inspired countless young girls across the country to pursue their dreams fearlessly,” she said.
Expressing immense pride in the team’s accomplishments, Mrs Tinubu emphasized that their journey is just beginning, urging them to embrace the upcoming challenges with determination and enthusiasm.
“The road ahead holds even greater opportunities, and I have every confidence that you will continue to make Nigeria proud,” she affirmed.
In her closing remarks, Mrs Tinubu issued a stirring call to action, urging the Super Falcons to aim for nothing less than gold at the Olympics, emphasizing the nation’s unwavering support as they quest for glory.
News.ng had earlier reported that the Super Falcons qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics after forcing Bayana Bayana of South Africa to a goalless draw in the second leg of the Paris 2024 Olympics qualifier.
The West African women’s soccer team held the reigning African champions to a 0-0 draw, scaling through 1-0 on aggregate.
Following their qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Super Falcons will now square up against Brazil, Spain and Japan during the games, which will be staged in a few months.
