By Isaac Afolabi
The Team Manager of Sunshine Queens Football Club, Mr. Kehinde Odogun, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commendable gesture toward the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco.
Mr. Odogun gave the commendation during an interview in Akure while reacting to the warm reception hosted in Abuja for the triumphant team.
He described the president’s show of appreciation as unprecedented, stating that such recognition would inspire upcoming female footballers to see sports not just as a passion but also as a rewarding career path.
The team manager also appreciated the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for its prompt coordination and swift disbursement of welfare packages to the Super Falcons.
Mr. Odogun further called on stakeholders in the sports sector to intensify efforts in promoting women’s football across the country.
Meanwhile head coach Sunshine Queens Rafiu Oseni said his team is set for the play off toward the qualification for the upcoming Nigeria Women football league season.
Coach Oseni stated this shortly after Sunshine Queens 1-1 draw against visiting Edo Queens of Benin city in a friendly match at the Akure sports complex.
He emphasized that the friendly matches were carefully organized to help fine time the players.
On his part Edo Queens gaffer,coach Moses Aduku said though applouded the two teams for their improvement with an assurance of also fortifying his team ahead of the elite women league.