By Chidi Ugwu
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), on Tuesday led top directors from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to receive Nigeria’s heroic women football team, the Super Falcons, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, in a statement, reported that the Super Falcons arrived from Morocco after emerging champions of the 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), claiming their 10th continental title, a historic feat that further cements Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football.
The aviation Minister, in his remarks at the arrival hall, hailed the team’s resilience, unity, and unrelenting patriotism, describing their victory as “a triumph for the girl-child, a national pride, and a symbol of Nigeria’s unbreakable spirit.” The team was welcomed with cheers, traditional performances, souvenirs, and gifts, capturing the admiration of Nigerians at home and abroad.
From the airport, the champions were led in a motorcade to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, where they were hosted by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
In recognition of their stellar performance and in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, the President conferred National Honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on each team member. Additionally, the team received cash gifts of $1 million and keys to brand-new three-bedroom flats at the Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Abuja.
President Tinubu lauded the team for bringing glory to the nation, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to promoting gender equality in sports, investing in youth development, and rewarding excellence.
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development reiterated the aviation sector’s continued support for national pride and sporting achievement, pledging to work with relevant agencies to ensure smoother travel experiences for Nigerian athletes and national teams in future competitions.
The Super Falcons’ victory in Morocco marks yet another golden chapter in Nigeria’s rich football history and continues to inspire a generation of young girls across the continent.
