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Tinubu and Atiku Praises Super Falcons Despite Loss to England in 2023 WWC

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have lauded the Super Falcons for bringing honour to Nigeria, despite their elimination from the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The Super Falcons exited the tournament after a Round of 16 loss to England’s Three Lionesses at the Brisbane Stadium in Queensland, Australia on Monday.

READ ALSO: The Lionesses Triumph Over the Super Falcons: A Match Recap

Both teams played to a goalless draw during regulation time. 

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However, despite being down to one player, England persevered until the end of extra time and eventually defeated Nigeria 4-2 in a penalty shootout.

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Nigeria lost to England on penalties in the Round of 16

After the match, Tinubu and Atiku took to Twitter to commend the Nigerian women’s team for their determination to reach the knockout stage of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, even though they fought gallantly but were ultimately defeated.

READ ALSO: Women’s World Cup: FIFA to Pay Super Falcons N46m Each For Qualifying For Second Round

The President tweeted, 

“I must commend the effort by our Super Falcons @NGSuper_Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup,”

“Your brilliant performance did not go unnoticed despite the final outcome. You made Nigeria proud on the global stage!”

Atiku as well tweeted,

“We may have lost to England in a penalty shootout, but the @NGSuper_Falcons have every reason to hold their heads high.”

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