{"id":2643,"date":"2023-08-14T12:50:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T12:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=2643"},"modified":"2023-08-14T12:50:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T12:50:22","slug":"you-gave-your-all-we-stand-with-you-and-are-so-proud-of-you-first-lady-welcomes-super-falcons-at-state-house-abuja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2023\/08\/14\/you-gave-your-all-we-stand-with-you-and-are-so-proud-of-you-first-lady-welcomes-super-falcons-at-state-house-abuja\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cYou gave your all, we stand with you and are so proud of you\u201d. First Lady welcomes Super Falcons at State House Abuja"},"content":{"rendered":"

The First Lady of the Federal republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has celebrated the Super Falcons of Nigeria with a reception at the State House Abuja on Monday 14th August. <\/span><\/p>\n

The First lady who received some of the players, their technical team and officials of the NFF says the girls displayed dedication, resilience, team spirit with the zeal and strength that defines Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n

She paid glowing tribute to all the players who she says have represented Nigeria on the global stage, noting that the world took notice of the dexterity of the players. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough the final result did not go our way, I am here to remind you that victory is not solely determined by the score on the field. The unbreakable spirit and unity that you demonstrated are\u00a0 <\/span>true markers of success\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou have not only represented Nigeria on the global stage but have also become role models for our youth, especially young girls who now see their aspirations mirrored in you\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI salute you today and welcome you back home and our goodwill and best wishes go to other players who have gone back to their base.\u00a0 <\/span>You gave your all, and we stand with you. We are so proud of you\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

In his remarks, the President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau thanked the First Lady for the warm reception and assured that the players would continue to give good and qualitative representation to the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

The captain of the team, Onome Ebi, said the team worked very hard and tirelessly to bring home the coveted FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup Trophy back home. She promised that the team would continue to press on relentlessly to ensure they make the country very proud on the football field.<\/span><\/p>\n

The First Lady received the players with the wife of the Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima and wife of the Senate President Mrs Ekaette Akpabio<\/span><\/p>\n

SIGNED<\/span><\/p>\n

Busola Kukoyi<\/span><\/p>\n

SA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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