It would have
been expected that the team would receive a jamboree-like welcome, considering
the accolades that thronged their victor
The Super
Falcons on Sunday, December 4, arrivedLagos from Cameroon following their
victory at the 2016 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON).
According to Pulse,the reception
of the team was appalling, but noted that the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick was
present at the airport to welcome the players.
It would have
been expected that the team would receive a jamboree-like welcome, considering
the accolades that trailed their victory on Saturday, December 3.
President
Muhammadu Buhari, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara among
other prominent Nigerians and soccer lovers had congratulated and praised the
players via press releases and social media platforms.
The Super
Falcons had defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon by a lone goal to
clinch the 2016 AWCON trophy.
Pulse
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