July 28, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has called on the country’s excelling Super Falcons not to relent following their exhilarating 3-2 victory against Australia in the group stage fixture on Thursday.
Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, urged the team to exhibit unwavering commitment in their upcoming matches, stating that the entire nation stands firmly in support of them.
“We have followed your games and want to thank you for making the nation proud, thus putting a smile on the faces of Nigerians,” said Abubakar, acknowledging the team’s remarkable performance in defeating co-hosts Australia in Brisbane. The Super Falcons’ outstanding achievement has brought immense pride and joy to the hearts of Nigerians, and the Government appreciated their commendable performances.
In the statement issued by Mohammed Manga, Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Abubakar added: “You cannot afford to rest on your oars, take the next game against the Republic of Ireland with full determination to succeed, as you took your first two games. Give it your very best, which is your 100 per cent assurance to win. We are solidly behind you.”
With unwavering support from the Government and the teeming football fans across the nation at large, the Super Falcons have the full backing to excel on the international stage and maintain their winning form. A draw against winless Ireland will be sufficient to see the Super Falcons through to the next round.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
