WAFCON 2024: LSFA boss lauds Super Falcons’ progress after booking last 8 spot

By Dayo Awoniyi

Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajji Gafar Liameed, has commended the Super Falcons following their 1-0 victory over Botswana, which secured the team a place in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Liameed, who was in attendance at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, praised the team’s resilience and described the win as a major step toward reclaiming the continental title.

“The Super Falcons are on course for Mission X,” he said, referencing the team’s ambition to win a record-extending 10th WAFCON title.

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The LSFA chairman expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to go all the way, applauding the players, technical crew, and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for their dedication to excellence.

“The NFF has been outstanding in promoting women’s football. The progress is evident, and we are proud of what the Super Falcons have achieved so far,” he added.

Liameed emphasized the broader impact of the team’s success, calling it a source of inspiration for young girls aspiring to become professional footballers in Lagos and across Nigeria.

“The Super Falcons’ achievements serve as motivation for the next generation. At LSFA, we are committed to supporting the growth of women’s football in the state and nationwide,” he said.

As the Falcons prepare for their quarter-final clash, Liameed urged the team to stay focused and continue their strong run.

“The road ahead won’t be easy, but we believe in their ability to overcome any challenge. We will stand by them every step of the way,” he affirmed.

Liameed’s remarks reflect the LSFA’s ongoing commitment to supporting women’s football and underscore the growing national pride in the Super Falcons’ WAFCON campaign.

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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