The Executive Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Falcons on their superlative performance and victory over Banyana Banyana of South Africa in the semifinals clash of the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations(WAFCON) in Morocco.
The Edo State Sports Commission boss said the state is proud to support the history making Super Falcons in their quest for a record 10th WAFCON title in Morocco.
Super Falcons despatched the highly rated South Africans 2-1 courtesy of Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie goals in the thrilling encounter at the Stade Larbi Zaouli, Morocco.
Enabulele urged them to complete the task on Saturday by beating Morocco and to bring the cup home, assuring them of more support from Edo.
“As a state, we are proud to be associated with this current Super Falcons team that is making Nigeria proud in Morocco.”
He said that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s investment in Sports was aimed at sustaining talent hunt and empowering youths through the sector.
“This is because the governor strongly believes in harnessing the potentials of young people and is committed to empowering them through sports,” he said.
Enabulele praised Okpebholo for his prompt and deliberate investment in sports development, noting that the commitment was already producing visible results.
“Our Sports development strategy goes beyond entertainment. It is about engaging young people, creating opportunities, and projecting national pride,” he said.
Reflecting on the team’s performance so far, Enabulele commended the Super Falcons for displaying exceptional character, unity, and patriotism in spite of the several setbacks.
“Personally, I think the team’s character and patriotism have greatly impacted their performance in this WAFCON campaign. Even with their training kits arriving late and other encumbrances, the players remained focused and reached the semi-finals conceding only a goal,” he said.
He also commended the coaching crew for instilling discipline and unity within the squad, describing it as a key factor in their impressive performance from the group stage to the semi-final against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana.
“The team’s handlers deserve praise for the discipline and order they’ve brought to the camp. It is evident in the players’ composure and determination,” he said.
Enabulele, who hailed the team’s impressive showing in Tuesday’s semi-final, expressed confidence that the Super Falcons are capable of lifting the trophy on Saturday.
“We have come this far to emerge victorious on Saturday. I remain optimistic that if the players can reenact the same performances that have seen them through so far, Mission X will be accomplished.”
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