‎Nigeria’s women national team, the Super Falcons, on Saturday night beat Morocco to win the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations.

‎President Bola Tinubu has issued a message of encouragement to Nigeria’s Super Falcons, urging them to clinch a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title as they face host nation, Morocco, in the final tonight at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.

FIFA and CAF Presidents were at hand to distribute the medals.

‎Nigeria’s Captain Rashedat Ajibade won the player of the tournament while Nigeria’s Goal Keeper emerged the best keeper of the tournament.

‎The President’s message, delivered in a personally signed statement on Saturday, underscores the nation’s immense pride and unwavering support for the team.

‎In his address, Tinubu lauded the Super Falcons for their “awe-inspiring” performance throughout the tournament.

‎He commended their display of pride, honour, and strength, both on and off the pitch, highlighting their exemplary sportsmanship.

‎The President specifically noted their compassionate visit to the injured Gabriela Salgado of South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, describing it as an act that “reflects our shared humanity, empathy, and sisterly affection, which we Africans hold in high regard.”

‎Tinubu emphasised the team’s dominant statistics, stating that if “statistics alone win matches, you are already champions.”

‎He pointed to their unbeaten run in the group stages, victories in the knockout rounds, and conceding only one goal in the semi-finals.

‎Furthermore, he reminded the team of their perfect record in previous WAFCON finals, having emerged triumphant in all nine of their prior appearances.

‎To demonstrate the full backing of the Nigerian government and people, Tinubu announced that a high-powered presidential delegation has been dispatched to Rabat to attend the final and cheer the team to victory.

‎The delegation includes the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite; the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim; and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, among others.

‎The President also thanked the families of the Super Falcons, coaches, friends, the Nigerian community in Morocco, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, and the Nigerian Mission in Morocco for their consistent support throughout the competition.

‎Concluding his message with a strong call to action, Tinubu stated, “You will finish strong by the Grace of God. Go for the tenth! Bring the trophy home. Your fellow countrymen and women, young and old, are rooting for you.”

‎He expressed his anticipation of receiving the team, the coveted trophy, and officials in Abuja upon their victorious return.

‎The nation holds its breath, united in prayer and hope for the Super Falcons to make history tonight and bring home the continental crown.

‎The West Africans had to fight back from two goals in the first half to win 3-2 in Rabat.

‎The hosts came flying out of the blocks and scored twice through Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy.

‎But the Falcons came out strongly in the second half and scored through Esther Okoronkwo’s penalty.

‎Okoronkwo then turned provider for Folashade Ijamilusi who drew Nigeria level.

‎Jennifer Echegini then got on the end of a free-kick to score a late winner.

‎The victory means Nigeria have now won a record-extending 10 WAFCON titles.

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