will receive the victorious African women champions Super
Falcons at the federal executive council meeting on
Wednesday.
The Sports Minister, Tammy Danagogo who left Nigeria on
Friday for Namibia dropped the hint when he met with the
Super Falcons before they beat the Lionesses of Cameroon
2-0 in the final of the African Women Championship.
According to the minister, a proposal has been sent to Mr.
President to receive the team at FEC 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 endeavour. Just get
the job done and leave the rest” the minister stated.
The Super Falcons departed Windhoek for Johannesburg by
2pm yesterday and departed for Lagos by 11pm and spent
the night in Lagos.
The Minister also divulged during the victory dinner at the
Nigerian House Windhoek that arriving Lagos the team will
be welcomed by the Lagos community,where they will
spend a night. They will then leave for Abuja on Tuesday
where they will be hosted by the National Sports
Commission (NSC) before the team meets with Mr President
on Wednesday.
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