Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, is currently meeting with the members of the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Super Falcons crashed out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand after losing to England on Penalties last Monday, August 7, 2023.
Speaking, the First Lady applauded the Super Falcons for displaying thorough sportsmanship at the World Cup.
She also urged the players to see themselves as role models, saying the professionalism that was displayed on the field by them gladdened her heart, that of President Tinubu, and many Nigerians even as they did not get the trophy.
Tinubu said: “The dedication and resilience you displayed on the field has earned even Mr President and other Nigerians immense respect and admiration; this could only have been accomplished through good team spirit, handwork, and discipline.
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“Although the final result did not go our way, victory is not solely determined by the scores on the field, however, the unbreakable spirit and unity that you demonstrated are true markers of success.
“The entire world noticed the unwavering strength and zeal that defines Nigeria through the posterity you displayed on the soccer field; I celebrate all of you for displaying high level of true sportsmanship on the pitch.
“You have not only represented Nigeria on the global stage but you have also become role models for our youths, especially young girls who now see their aspiration mirrored in you.”
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, who spoke on behalf of the team, thanked the First Lady and President Tinubu for their support before, during, and after their performance at the Women’s World Cup.
Gusau said he saw a trending video of the First Lady where she passionately supported the Super Falcons during their win over Australia while watching them on television.
He, however, promised that all the entitlements of the team and their officials would be paid accordingly.
The NFF President said: “By reason of their round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, the players will earn a sum of 60,000 dollars each. The NFF really wanted the team to go further in other for the players to earn more money which they truly deserve.
“I want to assure that the players and the officials will be paid all their entitlements as soon as we receive the world cup money from FIFA.”
The captain of the team, Onome Ebi, also appreciated the First Lady and President Tinubu for their support, especially with the dinner and for the warm reception.
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