WAFCON Final - Nigeria's First Lady Encourages Nigerian Team On Occasion of International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent

 

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has sent a good will message to the Nigerian female national football team; the Super Falcons, as they square up against host nation Morocco, in the final match of the ongoing Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). 

The stage is set in Rabat for an electric grand finale to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), as record nine-time champions, Nigeria battle the hosts, the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco.

 

The First Lady in a message on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent marked every July 25, said Nigeria joins the world in marking the day

She said despite challenges, women and girls continue to excel in various fields.

“Across the world, women and girls of African descent continue to excel despite facing historical and systemic barriers. We use this day to celebrate you as you take care of your families and continue to excel. I say well done.”

“You have all come a long way, we are proud of all your achievements as you keep the African spirit alive. Long live women and girls of African descent,” 

The iconic Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium host the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).