The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated the Super Falcons for their history-making performance at the just concluded 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) which ensured that they won record 10th title in Rabat, Morocco.
SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin in a statement via the Association’s Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Sunday, in Abuja, said the team’s victorious outing especially their comeback win against host Morocco in the final, was a testament of commitment and focus.
President Benjamin who noted that no effort should be spared in rewarding both the players and officials of Super Falcons, expressed optimism that Nigeria’s Sports ecosystem is capable of turning the economic tide of the country if well harnessed.
“On behalf of teeming Sports Writers in Nigeria, I congratulate the Super Falcons for exhibiting resilience in their pursuit and fulfillment in winning the 10th WAFCON title. The outcome of their display shows that as a nation, we can achieve greater heights in any endeavour.
“I’m particularly delighted with the steady growth of Women football in the continent. It goes to show that there’s more ahead. I couldn’t imagine the massive followership that greeted the just concluded WAFCON. The final matchday was spectacular.
“Though the match was played into late night, yet many football and even non-enthusiasts kept awake to catch a glimpse of what their darling team were up to. All that is needed is for government, corporate bodies and well-to-do individuals to channel greater attention to sports by investing in infrastructure and human development,” he said.
Also, the SWAN President has thumbs-up Nigeria’s 2024 Paralympic Games bronze medalist, Eniola Bolaji, who triumphed over all her opponents to clinch gold medal at the 2025 British and Irish Para-Badminton International.
Remarkably, Bolaji at the final of the women’s SL3 category, defeated world No. 1 and Tokyo Paralympic silver medalist, Qonitah Ikhtiar Syakuroh of Indonesia to emerge champion at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff on Saturday.
“Eniola Bolaji has maintained a level of consistency on her sporting career path. All she and other Nigerian athletes (both elite and upcoming ones) need is continuous support,” he said.
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