2nd August, 2010
Nigeriaâ€
The Falconets had a wonderful moment for Nigeria with their notable achievement as the first African team to play in the final of a FIFA Womenâ€
Although, the coach Ndem Egan-led squad lost 0-2 to hosts, Germany in yesterdayâ€
It was gathered that the presidency will reward the Faconets and their officials, who are scheduled to arrive the Murtala Mohammed Airport at 8p.m aboard Lufthansa airline this evening.
Coach Egan believes the team, who displayed pace, power, passion and solid organisation throughout the three-week tournament in Germany, have set the standard for other African nations to follow.
“We will now be a role model in Africa for womenâ€
The team including Ebere Orji, Desire Oparanozie, Glory Iroka and Helen Ukaonu to metion just a few distinguished themselves with good leadership from Joy Jegede, showing a good example of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication.