The Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has described the victory of the Super Falcons in the African Women Championship just concluded in South Africa as another manifestation of the greatness of Nigeria in all field of human endeavor. Governor Daniel while reacting to the Falcons 4-2 defeat of their Equatorial Guinea counterparts that earned them their sixth African Women Nation’s cup said the Nigerian women have shown that with gut, determination and sense of patriotism much can be achieved.

 “On behalf of the government and people of Ogun State I want to salute the players of the Super Falcons for their resilience and for flying the flag of Nigeria loftily in South Africa. They have given us another reason to celebrate and written their own names in gold. I congratulate the President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the minister of Sports and the entire management and members of the Super Falcons and the generality of Nigerians on this wonderful achievement. The Super Eagles should take a cue from the women by ensuring that they do not only qualify for the next African Nations Cup competition but also bring home the trophy”, Governor Daniel said in the statement.

Governor Daniel also admonished the handlers of the Super Falcons to build on the South African Championship by starting the preparation for the World Cup in earnest in order to put the Girls in a good stead to surpass their previous performance at the global soccer fiesta.

Adegbenro Adebanjo,Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,November 15, 2010