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WAFCON: final Go for the tenth! Bring the trophy home, President Tinubu charges Super Falcons

President Tinubu to Host Super Falcons at Presidential Villa After Historic WAFCON Victory 

By Dele Fashomi 1 month ago

President Bola Tinubu is set to host Nigeria’s triumphant Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa today following their dramatic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The team, which arrived in Abuja on Sunday night after their return from Morocco, staged a stunning comeback in the final, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2. The win secured Nigeria’s record-extending 10th WAFCON title.

President Tinubu, who had earlier called to congratulate the team, approved the payment of outstanding bonuses and allowances ahead of the final. Sources indicate that the players and officials will receive generous rewards from the president in recognition of their heroic performance.

In a post-match video call with captain Rasheedat Ajibade and the team, Tinubu praised their resilience, saying, “I am very proud of you. The entire nation is proud. You have lifted our spirits—you are a pride to your generation.”

He also commended the coaching staff, management, and government officials involved, promising a grand celebration upon their return.

“On behalf of all Nigerians, I told them how proud we are. They have inspired us with their brilliance and unity. I look forward to welcoming them home,” Tinubu said in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The Falcons’ triumph has reignited national pride, with fans eagerly anticipating their reception at the Presidential Villa.

About The Author

Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled:  Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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