Super Falcons gave England a run for their money: Oluremi Tinubu speaks
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"The match wasn't easy for England. It was like a bonus to them and they really played fine soccer."
The wife of Nigeria’s president, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has showered praises on the Super Falcons of Nigeria despite the disappointing loss to England.
Tinubu said that the Super Falcons gave England’s side a run for their money after the Women’s World Cup defeat of 4-2 on penalties in Brisbane on Monday.
Oluremi noted that the match was not easy for England noting that Nigeria played well.
She said: “I want to say that they played very well and we are proud of them. We gave England a run for their money and so we will be waiting to receive them.
“The match wasn’t easy for England. It was like a bonus to them and they really played fine soccer.”
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State also congratulated the Falcons for their outstanding performance against England.
He urged the to be strong and wished them the best of luck for success in the days ahead.
“Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are panicked, and unassuming when you are triumphant. Hearty congratulations to our incredible Super Falcons of Nigeria for an outstanding performance in the #fifawomensworldcup. Your unwavering dedication, teamwork, and relentless pursuits of excellence, demonstrates the true spirit of our nation Nigeria. Keep attempting to accomplish the outlandish! Best of luck for success in the days ahead. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
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