Obi observed that the fact that the Falcons were edged out on penalties showed they were formidable.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has hailed the Super Falcons for their outstanding performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup despite the defeat on Monday to England.
In a message, he called the members of the female national team and their handlers worthy ambassadors of Nigeria and gallant losers.
Obi observed that the fact that the Falcons were edged out on penalties “showed that you were formidable and as good as the England National Female team that won the match on penalty kicks.”
“You have demonstrated the indomitable and fighting spirit for which Nigerians are known all over the world.
“You were worthy ambassadors of Nigeria as your conduct, on and off pitch, throughout your stay in the competition was decent and exemplary.
“A typical Nigerian is not known for drug deals and thuggery but diligence and integrity which all of you displayed throughout your stay in Australia, hosts of the competition.
“The fact that this is the best performance of the Super Falcons in their World Cup outings so far means you did not come back empty-handed.
“I congratulate all of you and urge you to keep your fighting spirit as we are confident that the Nigeria of your dream would soon be realised,” Obi stated.
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In a related development, Obi congratulated Nigeria’s female national basketball team, D’Tigress, who emerged as champions of Africa for the fourth consecutive time at the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship.
“We are proud of what they have accomplished and happy with the victory they brought to our nation.
“I appreciate them for their sacrifices and years of training which pushed them to victory. And to their coach, Rena Wakama, who just etched her name in the books of history as the first female coach to win the competition since its inception in 1966, I celebrate her.
“D’Tigress and the Super Falcons have proven again that Nigerian youths are highly talented, and can compete favorably on the global stage, with the right training and opportunities. We will make it happen because the best is POssible for our nation,” said Obi.