Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Sports Minister John Enoh are among those who have congratulated the Super Falcons on their qualification to the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Super Falcons beat African champions South Africa 1-0 on aggregate Tuesday night in Pretoria to seal their ticket to the summer games after a 16-year wait to feature again at the Olympics.
First Lady Tinubu saluted the history-making Falcons, while enjoining them to go for Gold in France from July.
“Congratulations our Super Falcons
@NGSuper_Falcons,” she posted on X
“Ending a 16-year Olympic jinx is no small feat, and your perseverance and commitment have truly paid off.
“Your hard work, resilience, and team spirit have brought glory to Nigeria and inspired countless young girls across the country to pursue their dreams fearlessly.
“I am so proud of all your achievements.”
She therefore tasked the team to aim for the gold medal at Paris 2024.
“Your journey doesn’t end here; it’s just the beginning of an even greater adventure,” she urged.
“Make Nigeria proud, Super Falcons! Bring home the gold!”
Sports Minister Enoh praised the doggedness of the Falcons and said the country should rally round the team as they gun for more greatness in Paris.
“We salute the Super Falcons for their extraordinary display of tenacity and doggedness, breaking barriers and reclaiming Nigeria’s spot on the Olympic stage,” he said in a press statement.
“Their victory is not just a triumph for Nigerian football, but a testament to the power of dedication and teamwork.
“As we look forward to Paris 2024, let us rally behind our champions and support them as they strive for greatness.”
Nigeria are drawn in Group C of the Paris Olympics along with world champions Spain, Japan and Brazil.
They open their campaign on July 25 against Brazil.
