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Ibrahim Gusau Hails Super Falcons’ Historic Victory: “Mission X Accomplished”
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed immense joy and pride following the Super Falcons’ dramatic comeback victory in Morocco, calling the win “a great day for Nigeria” and a testament to the team’s “commitment, dedication, and resilience.”
Speaking after the thrilling match in which the Nigerian women’s national team fought back from a 2–0 deficit to claim a crucial victory, Gusau struggled to contain his emotions.
“Well, I can’t just explain how happy I was, because this is a great day for us at the NFF, as well as for Nigeria in general,” Gusau said. “Because it’s not easy — it’s not easy for you to come to this kind of tournament in a country like Morocco, with all that has been said about Morocco. At the end of the day, we came up from 2–0 down to catch up as well as to get the big fruit yesterday night. So it is really a great accomplishment that we can never forget.”
Gusau credited the Super Falcons’ triumph to years of deliberate preparation and unwavering support for the team following the last Olympic Games. He detailed the series of high-profile friendly matches organized to sharpen the squad, including games against France, Algeria, Cameroon, Portugal, and Ghana.
“We tried to organize a high-profile friendly match for them with the French national team… Then secondly, we also organized a friendly match with the Algerian national team… We also organized another friendly match against Cameroon,” Gusau recounted. “When they commenced full preparation for the tournament proper, we ensured they got to Lisbon to play against Portugal, which ended 0–0. From there, they camped in Casablanca and played Ghana, which we defeated there.”
He emphasized that the victory was not only the result of tactical and physical readiness, but also a show of national support — including timely payment of allowances to boost morale.
“Most importantly, we must thank Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. All the support and contribution has been given to us, especially for this tournament,” Gusau noted. “Just a few days ago, we were able to pay all the allowances. And I think it motivated them a lot.”
The NFF boss concluded with gratitude and optimism for the future.
“We can just not say anything but to say Alhamdulillah, we thank God. Mission X is fully, fully, fully accomplished,” he declared. “Now our focus shifts to the next agenda — the qualification for the World Cup.”
The Super Falcons’ comeback in Morocco has been hailed as one of the greatest moments in Nigerian women’s football, reinforcing their status as Africa’s most decorated women’s national team and fueling hopes for another successful World Cup campaign.
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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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