President Goodluck Jonathan will host the victorious African women champions, the Super Falcons at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday.
The Minister of Sports and Chairman of National Sports Commission, Tammy Danagogo, disclosed this when he met with the Super Falcons before they beat the Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 in the final of the African Women Championship in Windhoek Namibia.
According to the Minister, a proposal has been sent to Mr President to receive the team at the FEC meeting on Wednesday noting that he is quite sure Mr. President would be looking forward to meet the Falcons on their return as he praised the girls for doing Nigeria proud at the championship.
“I know it is not just going to be a presidential hand shake alone because he likes to appreciate those who do the country proud in any sector of national endeavour. Just get the job done and leave the rest” the minister stated
Meanwhile, the Super Falcons were expected to depart Windhoek for Johannesburg by 2pm on Sunday and depart for Lagos by 11pm and will spend the night in Lagos.
The Minister also confirmed during the victory dinner at the Nigerian House in Windhoek that the team would be welcomed by the Lagos community when they touch down.
They would then leave for Abuja on Tuesday where they would be hosted by the National Sports Commission (NSC) before the team meets with Mr President on Wednesday.
