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Tinubu Celebrates Super Falcons for Beating Morocco and Winning Their 10th WAFCON Title
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Super Falcons for their remarkable victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. In a gripping final held Saturday night in Rabat, the Nigerian team came from behind to defeat the host nation, Morocco, 3-2.
The Atlas Lionesses had taken an early lead with goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanna Mssoudy, but the Super Falcons showed resilience and turned the game around in the second half.
Esther Okoronkwo sparked the comeback, followed by goals from Folashade Ijamilusi and Jennifer Echegini, who came off the bench to seal the win. This marks the 10th time Nigeria has lifted the WAFCON trophy.
Reacting to the win, President Tinubu commended the team on his official X account, calling them “Superior Super Falcons” and applauding their never-give-up spirit. He noted that the players embraced the challenge and represented the country in true Nigerian fashion.
“They went, they saw, and they conquered again,” he said. Also, Super Falcons is expected to be received by the president when they return home.
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Former Man United Star Jesse Lingard Ends Contract With FC Seoul
Former Manchester United player, Jesse Lingard, has revealed that he has mutually agreed to leave FC Seoul and his contract will end. It is reported that he will leave next week.
It can be noted that the footballer joined in February 2024 and has made 66 appearances since then, scoring 18 goals.
The player shared his experience on social media, saying “My time in South Korea has been unbelievable — the football, the atmosphere, and the passion around this club have been top class.”
“The love, support, and appreciation you have shown towards me over these last two years has been truly amazing. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to play for such a massive club.”
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Rio Ferdinand Compares Bukayo Saka’s Strength to Mohamed Salah
Former footballer, Rio Ferdinand compares Arsenal star player, Bukayo Saka, to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
When comparing players, he shared that: “When Saka is on it, he looks unplayable,” however he also stated that even with Salah’s stature, he is strong.
He has got the strength like Mohamed Salah. He is small in frame and size when you look at him, but do you ever see him get pushed off the ball?
“You don’t really see people take the ball off him or put him on his arse. He is a strong little guy.”
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“Arsenal Must Prove It” — Leboeuf Predicts Tough Race With Chelsea and Man City
Former Chelsea player Frank Leboeuf speaks on recent league matches and names two clubs that can really challenge Arsenal this season, Manchester City and Chelsea.
During a recent interview when speaking about Arsenal, he shared “They are still the big favourites [for the title], but they will have to prove it. They lost four points against Sunderland and Chelsea. Manchester City are back, Chelsea are still there.”
“We will have the winter period, which will start very soon, so let’s see,” he said.
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