President Jonathan To Host Victorious Falcons As Mark Congratulates Team

President Good­luck Jonathan will receive newly crowned African women’s champions, Su­per Falcons, in Abuja on Wednesday, officials an­nounced.

Sports minister, Tammy Danagogo, announced this when he addressed the Fal­cons before they beat the Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 in the final of the African Women’s Championship in Namibia on Saturday.

According to the minister, a proposal has been sent to Mr. President to receive the team at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, noting that he is quite sure Mr. President will be looking forward to meet the Falcons on their return as he praised the girls for doing Nigeria proud in Namibia.

“I know it is not just going to be a presidential hand shake alone because he likes to appreciate those who do the country proud in any sector of national endeavor. Just get the job done and leave the rest,” the minister stated.

Meanwhile, Senate President David Mark has congratulated the Super FALCONS of Nigeria for beating their Cameroonian counterparts to retain the African Women Champion­ship (AWC)2014.

Senator Mark thanked the girls for lifting the soccer spirit of the country once more, adding that their remarkable feat in Windhoek, Namibia gives the nation a sense of pride.

“Once more, Nigeria has demonstrated her superiority in soccer in Africa with the superlative performance of our girls in Windhoek. This remarkable record is commendable. The nation owes them a debt of gratitude,” he stated.

He promised that the National Assembly will continue to make adequate budgetary allocation for sports development not only for the need to win more laurels for the nation but because of the potential of sports in the promotion of peace and unity of Nigeria.

The Senate President assured that government would do the needful to honour the girls on their return home for making the nation proud.