{"id":71516,"date":"2025-07-28T08:22:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=71516"},"modified":"2025-07-28T08:22:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:22:31","slug":"president-tinubu-to-host-victorious-super-falcons-today-in-abuja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/07\/28\/president-tinubu-to-host-victorious-super-falcons-today-in-abuja\/","title":{"rendered":"President Tinubu to Host Victorious Super Falcons Today in Abuja"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Onilede Titi Faith <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-66\">President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to officially receive and host Nigeria\u2019s triumphant Super Falcons today, <\/span><b><span class=\"citation-66\">Monday, July 28, 2025<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-66 citation-end-66\">, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-65 citation-end-65\">This grand reception is in recognition of their stunning comeback victory in the Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final against Morocco, securing a record-extending 10th continental title.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Super Falcons, who clinched the championship with a thrilling 3-2 victory in Rabat, arrived back in Nigeria on Sunday evening. <span class=\"citation-64 citation-end-64\">Their official arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, is slated for noon today.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"citation-63 citation-end-63\">Upon arrival, the team will embark on a celebratory motorcade parade through key areas of Abuja.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-62 citation-end-62\">The route will include Airport Road, Berger Junction, Maitama, and Wuse Market, allowing enthusiastic fans to celebrate with their champions before the team proceeds to the State House for the official reception by the President.<\/span> The iconic WAFCON trophy will be prominently displayed throughout the motorcade for public viewing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"citation-61 citation-end-61\">President Tinubu had personally congratulated the team via video call immediately following their historic win in Rabat.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-60 citation-end-60\">He described their performance as \u201cspectacular\u201d and symbolic of the Nigerian spirit, highlighting their remarkable resilience, dedication, and unity.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"citation-59 citation-end-59\">This reception and trophy parade, organized in collaboration with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), forms part of a national celebration to honor the Super Falcons\u2019 unparalleled achievement, cementing their place in Nigerian sports history.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Onilede Titi Faith President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to officially receive and host Nigeria\u2019s triumphant Super Falcons today, Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 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