THE Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau is upbeat about the chances of the Super Falcons at next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as MTN, the official telecoms partner of the NFF, promised to keep supporting and appreciating the team.
At a reception in honour of the nine-time African champions, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja on Thursday night after the 5-0 win over Cape Verde in a WAFCON qualifier, MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer Adia Sowho commended the Super Falcons for their consistency and other positive attributes on the field and off it.
Sowho recounted the various feats of the Super Falcons, and stated that MTN remains proud of its identity with the team. She challenged the players to keep winning, assuring that MTN will be with them all the way.
Sports minister, John Enoh, noted that the Falcons have been giving Nigerians joy and urged MTN to continue to support the team.
Gusau described MTN as “one of our biggest partners” and praised the company for its consistency in support of football, while expressing confidence that the Super Falcons are on course to winning their 10th WAFCON title.
“The Super Falcons are the most successful national team and they deserve all the accolades. In their last two matches, they have scored nine goals to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians,” Gusau said.
“I believe they will go to Cape Verde and finish the job brilliantly, and we also have confidence in them to earn the Olympic ticket this time, after our country missed the last three editions.
“Last year, they could not even make the podium at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. But they put that adversity behind them and rose to impress the world at the FIFA World Cup.
“I believe they are ready for the challenge of reclaiming the African title in the same North African country next year.”
NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, thanked MTN for its support for various levels of football, and assured that the Super Falcons have the ability to overcome challenges on the way to reaching the Paris Olympics.
MTN afterwards presented gifts to the players and their officials.
