{"id":233291,"date":"2025-07-28T21:15:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T21:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/super-falcons-want-to-be-best-womens-team-in-the-world-ajibade-channels-television\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T21:15:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T21:15:34","slug":"super-falcons-want-to-be-best-womens-team-in-the-world-ajibade-channels-television","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/super-falcons-want-to-be-best-womens-team-in-the-world-ajibade-channels-television\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Falcons Want To Be Best Women&#8217;s Team In The World \u2014 Ajibade \u2022 Channels Television"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Super Falcons Want To Be Best Women&#8217;s Team In The World \u2014 Ajibade \u2022 Channels Television<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has revealed her team\u2019s plan of working towards being the best in the world.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The dynamic winger stated this on Monday at the State House, Abuja, during a presidential reception for the players following an impressive outing at last Saturday\u2019s Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_946490\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-946490\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-946490\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tinubu-receives-WAFCON-trophy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tinubu-receives-WAFCON-trophy-300x162.jpg 300w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tinubu-receives-WAFCON-trophy.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-946490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tinubu-receives-WAFCON-trophy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tinubu-receives-WAFCON-trophy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tinubu-receives-WAFCON-trophy-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-946490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">President Bola Tinubu received the WAFCON trophy at a reception organised in honour of the Super Falcons in Abuja on Monday, Jluy 28, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cWe\u2019re not content to rest on our laurels. Our vision is bold. We want to become the best women\u2019s football team in the world,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cToday, I stand before you not just as the captain of the Super Falcons, but as a proud daughter of Nigeria, carrying the dreams, resilience, and spirit of our great nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cOn behalf of my teammates, coaches, and technical staff, I express our heartfelt gratitude for this warm reception and the unwavering belief you have shown in us,\u201d she added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">She also emphasised the significance of their 10th WAFCON title.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_946468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-946468\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-946468\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Super-Falcons-Lift-WAFCON-Trophy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Super-Falcons-Lift-WAFCON-Trophy-300x162.jpg 300w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Super-Falcons-Lift-WAFCON-Trophy.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-946468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Super-Falcons-Lift-WAFCON-Trophy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Super-Falcons-Lift-WAFCON-Trophy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Super-Falcons-Lift-WAFCON-Trophy-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-946468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nigeria\u2019s Super Falcons celebrate with the trophy on the podium after winning the 2025 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations final football match against Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on July 26, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT \/ AFP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThis victory is not just a trophy. It is a testament to the unyielding spirit of Nigeria. It is a celebration of every young girl in our villages, towns, and cities who dares to dream\u2026 This 10th title is for you, Mr. President, for Nigerians, for Super Falcons, and for every young child who believes and dreams to be on this stage someday.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">READ ALSO<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tinubu Confers Super Falcons With National Honours, Awards $100,000 To Players<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ajibade called for continued support from the government and stakeholders to elevate Nigeria\u2019s global standing in women\u2019s football.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tinubu Confers Super Falcons With National Honours, Awards $100,000 To Each Player\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EzAENMh3M2I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">President Bola Tinubu conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria\u2019s senior women\u2019s national football team, the Super Falcons, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the presidential reception held in their honour, President Tinubu awarded each player and technical crew member the title of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He also directed the allocation of one three-bedroom apartment to each player and technical crew member in the government\u2019s Renewed Hope Housing Scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The President approved a cash award of the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each of the 24 players, and $50,000 equivalent to each technical team member.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cYou have inspired millions, especially young girls who now see proof that their dreams are valid and achievable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cYou have inspired me, too. And it\u2019s great for a nation to have assets that are the hope of today, tomorrow, and the day after. You represent that hope. You ignited that hope. And we will continue to encourage you, the next generation, and other generations after you,\u201d President Tinubu said amid cheers from the jubilant team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The President recounted the emotional moments of the final match, noting how the team\u2019s performance lifted the nation\u2019s spirits and united Nigerians from all walks of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cYour victory represents more than a sporting accomplishment. It is a triumph of courage, determination, discipline, and consistency,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Rasheedat Ajibade,Tinubu,WAFCON<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/2025\/07\/28\/wafcon-victory-we-want-to-be-best-womens-team-in-the-world-ajibade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Super Falcons Want To Be Best Women&#8217;s Team In The World \u2014 Ajibade \u2022 Channels Television \u00a0 Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has revealed her team\u2019s plan of working towards being the best in the world. The dynamic winger stated this on Monday at the State House, Abuja, during a presidential reception for the players [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":233293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[173],"tags":[1031,179,348],"class_list":["post-233291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-rasheedat-ajibade","tag-tinubu","tag-wafcon"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233291"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233291\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}