Nigeria vs S'Africa: Tinubu, Wife React as Super Falcons Beat Banyana to Qualify for WAFCON Final

Nigeria vs S'Africa: Tinubu, Wife React as Super Falcons Beat Banyana to Qualify for WAFCON Final

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu applauded the Super Falcons following their victory over South Africa in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final
  • The first lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, released a statement after Nigeria narrowly edged South Africa in a knockout game on Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • The victory secured Nigeria’s spot in the final and presented the team with a chance to win a record-extending 10th WAFCON title

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering football and sports in Nigeria.

Casablanca, Morocco - President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening, July 22, congratulated the Super Falcons on their semifinal victory in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

In a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, President Tinubu described the women's performance against South Africa as "superlative".

Tinubu hails Super Falcons after Nigeria beat South Africa at Nations Cup tournament.
A delighted President Bola Tinubu says Super Falcons made Nigerians proud. Nigeria is gunning for a 10th WAFCON title in Morocco. Photo credit: @Mazitundeeednut
Source: Twitter

President Tinubu said:

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"Well deserved!
"Congratulations to our Super Falcons!
"Your incredible #WAFCON2024 semi-finals victory over South Africa today was nothing short of superlative. It was a magnificent display of grit, talent, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit.
"You have made the nation proud. Keep soaring. Don’t stop until you bring the trophy home. Go for our 10th title.
"Nigerians worldwide are rooting for you. We are waiting to receive the cup."

Remi Tinubu hails Super Falcons

In the same vein, Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria's first lady, saluted the Super Falcons.

Reacting to the outcome of the Nigeria-South Africa match via her verified X account, 'Remi Tinubu lauded the Nigerian women's national football team for their 'shining example' on the pitch.

Remi Tinubu lauds Super Falcons' commitment after they brushed aside South Africa to qualify for WAFCON 2025 final
Remi Tinubu reacts as Super Falcons beat South Africa, qualify for Nations Cup final. Photo credit
Source: Instagram

She wrote:

"I commend you, our incredible Super Falcons for your victory over South Africa in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Championship.
"You have once again shown the world the strength, courage, and brilliance of Nigerian women.

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"Your passion, discipline, and unity on the field are a shining example to young girls everywhere that nothing good is beyond reach.
"This win is more than just a ticket to the finals of the Championship, but a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we believe in ourselves and stand together.
"I look forward to you lifting the Cup by the grace of God. May you finish strong."

Nigeria vs South African WAFCON semifinal

Legit.ng reports that the Super Falcons of Nigeria on Tuesday, July 22, booked their place in the final of the 2025 WAFCON after a dramatic 2-1 win over South Africa, sealed by a late goal from defender Michelle Alozie.

With the match heading for extra time, Alozie launched a long ball into the South African box, which evaded everyone, including the goalkeeper and nestled into the net, stunning the Banyana Banyana defence.

The goal secured Nigeria’s spot in the final and marked a thrilling end to a closely-contested semifinal clash.

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What was billed as a clash of the titans between the defending champions and nine-time winners lived up to expectations, with a tightly contested match that nearly went into extra time.

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Meanwhile, a sports journalist, Tolu Toba, said "class" was what set the Super Falcons apart from the South Africans.

Toba tipped the Falcons to defeat hosts Morocco in the final.

He told Legit.ng:

"The difference between the Super Falcons and Bayana Bayana of South Africa is class.
"Although the girls from 'the rainbow nation' gave us some scary moments in the second 45 minutes of the encounter with their ball passing game, fluidity and dangerous incursions into the Super Falcons' 18-yard box, 'class' was the difference.
"Who says mission X is not possible? 10th African title on the card. It is achievable and I believe the mission will be accomplished in a few days."

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Rumours of Oshoala’s retirement swirl

Earlier, Legit.ng noted claims alleging that Super Falcons' Asisat Oshoala announced her retirement from the national team.

The experienced former Barcelona star was said to have decided to hang up her boots amid Nigeria's quest for WAFCON glory.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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