HEADLINENEWS.NEWS SPECIAL REPORT
July 27, 2025
“You’ve Achieved Nigeria’s Mission”: Tinubu Salutes Super Falcons for 10th WAFCON Title — A Triumph of Spirit, Unity, and National Pride
By: Headlinenews Editorial Desk
In a moment of immense national pride and continental dominance, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has hailed the Super Falcons for their record-setting victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco, where Nigeria came from behind to defeat the host nation 3–2 in a thrilling final.
This victory marks Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title, reinforcing its unchallenged status as Africa’s most successful women’s football nation.
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: ‘A SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE’
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu expressed his joy, admiration, and appreciation for the team’s inspiring display of Nigerian grit and unity:
“The Super Falcons’ spectacular performance tonight in Rabat, coming from behind to beat a spirited Moroccan side playing in front of a passionate home crowd, exemplifies the determination that defines the Nigerian spirit.”
— President Bola Tinubu
“With hard work, dedication, and tenacity, you have achieved the mission the nation dreamed of and prayed for. Nigeria celebrates you. We look forward to receiving our champions.”
— Bayo Onanuga, on behalf of the Presidency
President Tinubu is said to have followed the match closely and placed a call to the team during halftime — a symbolic gesture of leadership, encouragement, and personal investment in Nigeria’s athletes.
UNITED BY VICTORY: A SYMBOL OF NIGERIA’S DIVERSITY
Beyond football, this win carries immense socio-political symbolism. The Super Falcons — made up of athletes from across Nigeria’s ethnic and religious divides — demonstrated how unity of purpose, shared identity, and teamwork can overcome adversity.
“In this team, we see what Nigeria can be: Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Tiv, Kanuri — all fighting together for one flag, one anthem, one future.”
— Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser, MFR,
The National Patriots Movement & First female in global soccer history to preside over a professional male soccer clubside.
In a country often pulled by the tensions of tribalism and regional politics, the Super Falcons’ success offers a mirror — and a message — to the nation: we are stronger together.
TINUBU: A PRESIDENT WITH A SOCIAL CONSCIENCE AND SPORTING LUCK
Since his assumption of office, President Tinubu’s administration has quietly but consistently supported Nigerian sports. From funding athletic programs to boosting sports diplomacy, his administration has recorded:
- Nigeria’s qualifying streak in multiple Olympic categories
- Renewed attention to youth development and infrastructure
- Strategic reforms at the Federal Ministry of Sports
Now, with this 10th WAFCON title, some analysts are calling Tinubu a “lucky charm” for Nigerian sports.
“This President doesn’t only talk about national pride — he invests in it. His halftime message was crucial. His celebration was heartfelt.”
— John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports
A HISTORIC WIN BY THE NUMBERS
10 WAFCON titles: 1991, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2024
Comeback Victory: Nigeria came from 2–0 down at halftime
3 Second Half Goals: Including a decisive penalty
Undefeated Tournament Run: The Super Falcons won every game en route to the final
First team in Africa to win a continental title 10 times — male or female
2027 AND BEYOND: A CALL FOR SUPPORT
Political observers say this win may have more than athletic implications. It’s a national moment of unity, and for President Tinubu, a moment of momentum.
“He inspires success, he backs winners, and he listens to his people. In moments like these, Nigerians should realize what effective leadership can do.”
— Dr. G. Fraser, MFR. The National Patriots.
With elections looming in 2027, many believe that this victory — among others in sports, economic reforms, food security and infrastructure — strengthens Tinubu’s case for re-election.
THE FINAL WORD: THIS IS OUR NIGERIA
From the dusty training fields in Lagos to the vibrant stadium in Rabat, the Super Falcons have shown the world what Nigeria is capable of — not just in football, but in spirit. Their unity, resilience, and refusal to quit under pressure is a metaphor for a nation determined to rise.
President Tinubu, with his timely support and unwavering belief in the team, stood as a leader in the truest sense — encouraging when it mattered most, and celebrating a victory not for himself, but for all Nigerians.
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