Despite an underwhelming performance, Nigerians were full of praise for the Super Falcons following their ninth Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) triumph on Saturday.
The Falcons defeated South Africa 4-3 on penalties to clinch a record ninth continental accolade.
Here’s a peek at what Nigerians had to say on Twitter.
Thumbs up for super falcons #SuperFalcons #AFCON2019 #championOfAfrica👍👍👍
— Jay maximum (@jhidey_13) December 1, 2018
Congratulations Super Falcons of Nigeria @NGSuper_Falcons .
This is our Eleventh title , we can’t throw the 1991 and 1995 trophy away .Its on record ,if FIFA can recognize it ,CAF should do the same .
It’s our record 11th AWCON Title #NGARSA
Take a bow @CAF_AWCON
🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/A2mKKSlkZw— Hon.Ab Faj (@AbeebFajobi) December 1, 2018
Naija babes won’t tweet about the Super Falcon’s AWCON win later they will start asking why male sports are superior to female sports.
— Genghis Khan (@Mike_Tomi) December 1, 2018
Nigerian Super Falcons make history as they emerge 9th time African Female football champion https://t.co/OsW8vHYZpp
— talkingdrumnigeria (@Ngtalkingdrum) December 1, 2018
Congratulations to super falcons for their 9th victory on AFRICAN WOMEN CHAMPIONSHIP.
— Folami Kabir (@kaybeeflow) December 1, 2018
Nigerian Super Falcons are African Champions for the 9th Time and we are keeping it. We’re Champions @thenff @NGSuper_Falcons #SoarSuperFalcons #Team9jaStrong #TotalAWCON18 #NGARSA #AWCON2018final pic.twitter.com/UYV9gyFHL1
— COACH UDOFIA UKPONG (@CoachUdofia) December 1, 2018
Weldone to super falcons for their friendly games throughout the tournament. Hopefully they can put in a real performance at the world Cup.
— biodun yusuf (@bideyy) December 1, 2018
Congratulations to the Super Falcons. Once again, Champions of Africa! #PBR #Nigeria #Superfalcons
— Pundits Ball Re-branded (@PunditsB) December 1, 2018
Congrats to my girls #SuperFalcons 😘😘😘
— Empress Stephanie Daisy (@EmpressStephan1) December 1, 2018
SUPER FALCONS!!
My inner-child is singing to Mary Poppins song…yep, you know the one💕💕😂😊
— Juliet ‘Kego #JusticeForOchanya (@julietkego) December 1, 2018
A huge congratulations to our super Falcons on this great achievement. I pray we model their efforts!!!! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
— Tsok (@tsokfit) December 1, 2018
