Video Shows Nigerian Govs, Others at Airport Waiting to Receive Super Falcons Players from Morocco
- Nigerian governors and other top government officials arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to receive the Super Falcons of Nigeria
- A video of the rare moment captured the chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, alongside Imo governor Hope Uzodinma, ministers and other dignitaries to receive the victorious Falcons
- Legit.ng reported that the Super Falcons of Nigeria emerged as the champions of Africa's women's football for the 10th time after beating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Abuja - The governor of Kwara state and chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, alongside the chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodinma, and other dignitaries, are currently at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to receive the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
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Super Falcons to meet Tinubu at Villa
Legit.ng reported how the Nigerian women's national football team made a remarkable comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the WAFCON final on Saturday night, July 26. The last time Nigeria won the WAFCON title was in 2018.
The Super Falcons are expected to arrive in Nigeria today, Monday, July 28, from Morocco after successfully lifting their tenth Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, dubbed Mission X.
Vanguard reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to receive Nigeria’s Senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja today.
The visit to the Villa is part of a series of celebrations and official engagements lined up to honour the team for their stellar performance, which has once again brought pride to the nation on the continental stage.
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Reactions as govs await Super Falcons players
Legit.ng compiled a few reactions from the comment section of the Kwara state government on Facebook below;
Luqman Ayoade wrote:
"Our ladies deserve the honour. God bless Nigeria."
Jagun Abdulwahab said:
"That's great."
Watch the video below:
WAFCON 2025 final: How much Super Falcons earned
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that according to CAF, the prize pool for the 13th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations was $3,475,000, a 45% increase from the previous edition.
Winners Nigeria will receive $1 million (₦1.5 billion), while the runner-up, the Atlas Lionesses, will receive $500,000. The Black Queens of Ghana, which defeated South Africa in the third-place match, earned $35,000, while Bayana Bayana earned $300,000.
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Fans react to Nigeria’s comeback win
Legit.ng previously reported that fans reacted to Nigeria's comeback win over Morocco in the final of the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
The Falcons came from two goals down to defeat the host and maintain their 100% record of 10 wins in 10 AWCON finals they have played.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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