Abuja residents will have the chance to celebrate with the Super Falcons as the team stages a trophy parade on Monday, following their historic triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The Nigerian women’s national team clinched a record-extending 10th WAFCON title on Saturday night, coming from behind to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final.
The Super Falcons and their officials are expected to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by noon on Monday.
To mark the achievement, the Nigeria Football Federation is organizing a trophy parade through some of Abuja’s busiest areas.
The players and coaches will ride in an open-roof bus displaying the trophy as they make their way to the Presidential Villa.
“We are making arrangements to have a trophy parade with the players and their coaches in an open-roof bus, passing through Airport Road, Berger Junction, Maitama, and Wuse Market, all the way to the Presidential Villa,” NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi told thenff.com.
“This will give many Nigerians a rare opportunity to see the Women’s AFCON trophy up close.”