The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has applauded the Super Falcons’ 6-0 trouncing of Equatorial Guinea in their last Group B match of the 11th Africa Women Cup of Nations in Accra, Ghana.
Asisat Oshoala scored a hat-trick while Francisca Ordega, Desire Oparanozie and Rita Chikwelu pulled one goal each to set up a semi – final match-up against Cameroon’s Lionesses.
Dalung congratulated the Falcons for their emphatic win and enjoined the players to reinforce their dominance of women’s football on the continent.
He said: “I am delighted in your performance so far in the Women Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. As the power house of women’s soccer in Africa, I have no doubt that you can go all the way to the final to win the tournament.
“I commend the officials and players of the team for their superb team spirit, outstanding display and unity of purpose and urge you to continue in like manner and approach your subseqent games with same committment and dedication until victory is achieved.”
The Minister also assured the team of the fervent love, support and prayers of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Government and the sports-loving people of Nigeria and urged them not to disappoint them.
The Super Falcons face the Lionesses of Cameroon on November 27, 2018 in Accra.
Nigeria are second with six points behind South Africa l, who top the table with seven points. Zambia have four points and Equatorial Guinea have none.
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