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President Tinubu to host Super Falcons at Aso Rock after historic WAFCON success

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President Tinubu to host Super Falcons at Aso Rock after historic WAFCON success

By Dayo Awoniyi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will host Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, July 28, 2025, following their stunning comeback victory in the final of the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The Nigerian women’s national team defeated host nation Morocco 3–2 on Saturday night, overturning a two-goal deficit to claim a record-extending 10th WAFCON title in dramatic fashion.

Shortly after the final whistle, President Tinubu spoke with the team via a phone call to the dressing room, congratulating them on their resilience and assuring them of a hero’s welcome upon their return to the country.

A senior government source confirmed that plans are in motion to facilitate the team’s return ahead of the scheduled reception.

“We’re still coordinating the logistics of the team’s return, but as of the last update, President Tinubu is expected to host the Super Falcons at Aso Rock on Monday,” the official said.

In addition to winning the championship, the Super Falcons dominated individual awards. Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade was named Player of the Tournament, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie earned Best Goalkeeper honors, and Head Coach Justin Madugu was recognized as Coach of the Tournament.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is also set to receive ₦1.5 billion in prize money from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a result of the team’s success.

The Super Falcons’ triumph has sparked nationwide celebrations and reaffirmed Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football, providing a moment of unity and pride for the nation.

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Samuel Ahmadu
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
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