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First Lady, Remi Tinubu Hails Super Falcons After World Cup Ouster
The Nigerian ladies, ranked 40th on the global order, crashed out to the Lionesses, number 4 on the ranking…
First Lady Remi Tinubu has hailed the Super Falcons for their performance at the 2023 Women’s World Cup despite bowing out to England.
The Nigerian ladies, ranked 40th on the global order, crashed out to the Lionesses, number 4 on the ranking, via penalties after the game ended goalless in normal and extra time.
Chloe Kelly calmly converted the decisive kick to send England through to the quarter-final of the competition.
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Despite the loss, the First Lady, who watched the game, praised Africa’s most decorated team for their outing in New Zealand and Australia.
“First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON with the wife of the Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima and wife of the senate President Mrs Ekaette Akpabio after watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 game, have commended the Super Falcons saying they are very proud of them,” her media aide Busola Kukoyi said on Monday.
“Senator Oluremi Tinubu assures of her continued support for the team.”
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