champions, the Super Falcons at the Federal Executive Council meeting
on Wednesday.
The Minister of Sports and Chairman of National Sports Commission,
Tammy Danagogo, disclosed this when he met with the Super Falcons
before they beat the Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 in the final of the
African Women Championship in Windhoek Namibia.
According to the Minister, a proposal has been sent to Mr President to
receive the team at the FEC meeting on Wednesday noting that he is
quite sure Mr. President would be looking forward to meet the Falcons
on their return as he praised the girls for doing Nigeria proud at the
championship.
"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.
Meanwhile, the Super Falcons were expected to depart Windhoek for
Johannesburg by 2pm on Sunday and depart for Lagos by 11pm and will
spend the night in Lagos.
The Minister also confirmed during the victory dinner at the Nigerian
House in Windhoek that the team would be welcomed by the Lagos
community when they touch down.
They would then leave for Abuja on Tuesday where they would be hosted
by the National Sports Commission (NSC) before the team meets with Mr
President on Wednesday.
--Channels
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