By Amaechi Agbo
The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammadu Buhari has disclosed that the country’s senior women football team, the Super Falcons will “one day win the FIFA Women’s World Cup for Nigeria.
“The President lauds the spirited performance of the team in the tournament and for maintaining its dominant posture as undisputed champions of the round-leather game and most successful international women’s football team in the continent.
“Having won the tournament twice in 2016 and 2018, under this administration, the President assures the girls and their handlers that the whole nation is strongly standing with them and will continue to cheer them on until the final whistle in Morocco.
“He prays that the Super Falcons, who have produced some of the greatest African players in the history of the women’s game, will surpass their achievement in the last Women’s World Cup in 2019, where they advanced to the Round of 16, for the first time in 15 years.
“President Buhari also looks forward to the next generation of upcoming stars, who through hard work, discipline, resilience and determination, will one day win the World Cup for Nigeria.”
Calvin Bassy Joins Ajax
Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey have joined Eredivise side, Ajax FC on four years deal.
Baseey who played for Rangers of Scotland reportedly signed the contract today valid until June 2026 with an option for further season.
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