The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, have congratulated the Super Falcons for their historic 10th triumph at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on Saturday night.
Their congratulatory messages were contained in two press releases issued by their aides on Sunday.
Tuggar, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, praised the Super Falcons for their resilience, discipline, and unyielding spirit.
He described the team as “true ambassadors of Nigerian excellence on the global stage.”
“The Super Falcons have once again shown what it means to represent Nigeria with pride and purpose. Their determination, unity, and consistency reflect the values we hold dear as a nation,” Tuggar said.
He further commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast support for sports development in Nigeria, as well as Mr. Shehu Dikko and the leadership and management of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for their strategic guidance and commitment to excellence in women’s football.
“This victory is the result of purposeful leadership, sound management, and the unshakable spirit of Nigerian athletes. I congratulate President Tinubu, Mr. Shehu Dikko, and the entire NFF family for creating the enabling environment for this triumph,” he added.
Ambassador Tuggar also noted that the team’s success not only brings immense pride to Nigeria but also serves as an inspiration to young girls across Africa, proving that excellence knows no gender.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s soft power through sports diplomacy and international representation.
“Their victory is not only a sporting achievement but a diplomatic symbol of Nigeria’s strength, unity, and global presence,” he stated.
Their hard-fought 3–2 victory over Morocco in the final further cements their status as Africa’s most decorated and successful women’s football team.
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, according to a statement by Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Magnus Eze, noted that the Nigeria’s all-conquering female team, the Super Falcons, are the nation's strongest ambassadors.
Before the match, Odumegwu-Ojukwu had made a viral video encouraging the team to go all out and bring the trophy home.
In the morale-booster message, she declared them formidable, indisputable and strongest ambassadors of the nation.
The statement also quoted the Minister of State saying "You have once again, made us proud. You didn't allow the setback of the first half to weigh you down.
"Fired by the typical Nigerian spirit, you came into the second stanza of the game and stamped your authority in every department, dominated it, not minding the vociferous supporters of the host opponents. With your fantastic and stunning performance, you silenced the crowd.
“Truth is that you clearly displayed the heart of true champions; exceptional character-discipline, resilience, unity of purpose and the mission was emphatically accomplished to the consternation of the host.
"You are our immutable and strongest ambassadors. I thank you for once again, making Nigeria proud," Odumegwu-Ojukwu said.