•Super Falcons
Residents of Abuja will get the chance to celebrate with the Super Falcons as the newly crowned African champions stage a trophy parade today.
The Falcons secured a historic, record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title on Saturday night with a dramatic 3–2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco in the final.
The team, with officials, is expected to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by noon today.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), arrangements are underway for the team to embark on a trophy parade through the city in an open-roof bus.
The parade route will pass through major districts, giving fans a chance to catch a glimpse of the iconic WAFCON trophy and celebrate the team’s remarkable achievement. A stop at the Presidential Villa is also on the agenda.
“We are making arrangements to have a trophy parade with the players and their coaches in an open-roof bus, and plying through Airport Road, Berger junction, Maitama and Wuse Market areas all the way to the Presidential Villa,” NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi told thenff.com.
“This will afford a good number of people in those areas to have a rare sight of the Women AFCON trophy.”
