The victorious female national team Super Falcons have arrived in Abuja, the nation’s capital, from Casablanca, Morocco where they claimed the 10th record Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title.
Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo and AbdulRahman and AbdulRazaq of Kwara, and other government officials received the triumphant players and team officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday afternoon.
Sporting loving fans also came out in large numbers to cheer the team. The Super Falcons will hold a trophy parade across popular districts in Abuja.
The team will move in an open-roof bus through Airport Road, Berger junction, Maitama and Wuse Market areas all the way to the Presidential Villa.
They will be hosted by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock later in the day.
On Saturday, the Super Falcons, came from two goals behind to defeat Morocco in Rabat.
Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy put Morocco ahead with a two-goal lead by halftime, but the Super Falcons mounted a spirited comeback as Esther Okoronkwo, Florence Ijamilusi, and Echegini found the net to secure a well-deserved victory.
Jennifer Echegini emerged as the hero of the night after scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute, capping off a spirited second-half comeback by Justine Madugu’s side.
It was almost a dashed hope for the Falcons by the end of first half. However, the Nigerian side raised their game in the second half, forcing the hosts onto the back foot and upping the tempo further with the introduction of Rinsola Babajide and Echegini on the hour mark.
