President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State; and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; have sent congratulations to the Super Falcons following their WAFCON 2024 triumph in Morocco on Saturday night.
Nigeria came from two (2) goals down to discomfit Morocco, host nation, 3-2, in the Women’s Africa Cup Of Nations (WAFCON) final at Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday 26 July, 2025.
After Nigeria’s win, President Tinubu said, he spoke with the Super Falcons and made them know how “proud” they’ve made Nigerians both home and abroad, adding, “they lifted our spirits with their resilience”.
Obi said, “this is more than a win”, describing the Super Falcons triumph as “true dominance in African football”.
Atiku said, the Super Falcons’ victory was “driven by the Nigerian spirit of never giving up.”
Congratulations to Super Falcons…
President Tinubu via X: “I just spoke with our Super Falcons.
“On behalf of all Nigerians—at home, in Morocco, and around the world—I told them how proud we are. They have lifted our spirits with their brilliance, resilience, and unity.
“We are very, very happy. I look forward to welcoming them home soon.”
Peter Obi via X: “Naija Spirit
“Not just the first to get it done, but the best to ever do it.
“A big congratulations to our outstanding Super Falcons of Nigeria for becoming the African Women’s Football Champions and winning the 2025 WAFCON!
“I watched as our girls never gave up. Just as I said before the game, it was an exemplary display of the indomitable Naija spirit.
“This is more than a win—you have shown true dominance in African football.
“From every Nigerian heart across the world, we say thank you for making us proud.
“Today, history bows to your greatness. Congratulations, Super Falcons. Mission X—done and dusted.
“A new Nigeria is POssible.”
Atiku via X: “It’s an even more beautiful morning with the victory of our high-flying @NGSuper_Falcons in last night’s WAFCON final. Their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title came through a dramatic comeback, driven by the Nigerian spirit of never giving up.
“I congratulate the Super Falcons and join millions of Nigerians in celebrating this special victory. It is a perfect send-off for Asisat Oshoala, one of the greatest African female footballers of all time, as she retires from international football.”
