24th August, 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan has assured the country’s representatives at the ongoing FIFA U- 20 Women’s World Cup, the Falconets, of the Federal Government’s support ahead of the final match against the German side on Sunday 7 pm local time (12 midnight Nigerian time).
The president applauded the Falconets for making the country proud at the World Cup in Canada.
Jonathan, who spoke to the players and officials via telephone on Saturday, said Nigerians await Sunday’s victory over the German team.
“I have been following your matches since the start of the World Cup, and I am very impressed with your performances. I urge you to put in your best to win the cup for Nigeria for the first time in the history of the U-20 Women’s World Cup,” said Jonathan, who told the team that the Presidency will treat them to an arousing welcome.
Leader of delegation and board member of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Chief Felix Ayansi Agwu told Mr President that speaking to the team would further motivate them to put in their best in the final on Sunday.
He assured that the team will bring home the trophy.
Team captain, Patience Okaeme, thanked the president and said they will make the country proud.
The Falconets has scored 15 goals in their last five matches and have conceded five. They finished top of Group C with seven points.
Three of the team’s players, Asisat Oshoala, Halima Ayinde and Loveth Ayinla have received FIFA’s most valuable player awards with Asisat winning it three times.
Tomorrow’s final, according to coach Peter Dedevbo, will show the world that the Falconets are a better side.
“We shall redeem our 2010 image. Germany are a strong team, but we are prepared for them. We will do our very best to seal our hardwork with a win,” said Dedevdo.