The Sports Minister and Chairman National Sports Commission, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, has urged the Super Falcons of Nigeria never to lower their guard until the World Cup ticket and trophy are in their kitty.
This comes as the Super Falcons battle South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the semi final of the African Women Championship in Namibia Wednesday.
On the way to the semi final, the Falcons won all their group matches, beating Cote d’Ivoire 4-2, Zambia 6-0 and host Namibia 2-0, garnering the maximum nine points. A win against South Africa assures them a ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada in 2015.
“The Falcons have shown that they are truly African Champions and are ready to reclaim their title. I urge them to continue winning their matches until the World Cup ticket and the trophy is won”, Dr. Danagogo said.
He reiterated President Goodluck Jonathan’s promise to continue to reward deserving Nigerian athletes, stressing, “I am ready to take them to Mr. President to reward them for bringing honour to the country.”
Cameroon who topped Group B of the competition will take on Cote d’Ivoire who placed second behind the Falcons in the second semi final.
The two semi final winners qualify automatically for the World Cup and vie for the trophy while the losers would battle for the third ticket in the third place match final on Saturday.
The Falcons who have won six out of the seven titles competed by the continent’s senior national teams lost the 2012 title to Equatorial Guinea when they were handled by Coach Kadiri Ikhana.
