<blockquote> <iframe class=youtube src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mECy09QDAAw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br><a rel=ugc href="https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=mECy09QDAAw'si=vx5CvwM2iUkrPB7f">https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=mECy09QDAAw'si=vx5CvwM2iUkrPB7f</a><br><br><b>President Bola Tinubu on Saturday night personally reached out via video call to the Super Falcons to congratulate them on their thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Rabat, <a rel=ugc href="https://news360ng.com/wafcon-victory-tinubu-phones-super-falcons-video/">News360 Nigeria</a> reports.</b><br><br>News360 Nigeria had earlier reported that Nigerias women, after trailing 2-0 at halftime, bounced back in dramatic fashion to secure their record-extending 10th continental title.<br><br><b>Goals from Esther Okoronkwo (penalty), Folashade Ijamilusi, and a late strike by Jennifer Echegini sealed the win, underlining the Super Falcons dominance in African womens football.<br><br>The Moroccan side had taken an early lead with first-half goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy, but Nigeria showed their trademark resilience and determination to turn the game around in the second half.<br></b><br>Moments after the match, President Tinubu, visibly elated, engaged the players via a live video call.<br><br>He praised their courage, discipline, and unity, describing them as true ambassadors of Nigeria.<br><br>In a social media post earlier, <b>Tinubu also hailed their fighting spirit, saying: They chose to accept this mission. They understood the assignment. Our Superior Super Falcons delivered in true Nigerian fashion. Never say Never. They went. They saw. They have conquered again! 10-time champions of Africa. #MissionX: COMPLETE!<br></b><br>Nigerias First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, also released a statement celebrating the Falcons success.<br><br><b>I celebrate you, our beautiful and lovely Super Falcons, for the landmark victory of your 10th Womens Africa Cup of Nations championship,</b> she said.<br><br><b>Describing the 3-2 victory as a reflection of the teams hard work, consistency, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit, the First Lady added, You have once again lifted the pride of our dear nation, Nigeria, and cemented your place as Queens of African football.</b><br><br>She concluded by saying, On behalf of Nigerian women and the entire nation, I thank you for making us proud. You have written your names in gold and inspired millions across the continent.<br></blockquote><a rel=ugc href="https://news360ng.com/wafcon-victory-tinubu-phones-super-falcons-video/">https://news360ng.com/wafcon-victory-tinubu-phones-super-falcons-video/</a>
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