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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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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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