For the first time in history, the Super Falcons went through the group stage unbeaten and kept three clean sheets out of four games.
On Monday, three members of Nigeria's senior women's national team were guests of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in the Aso Villa after other players failed to show up.
Goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi, midfield maestro Christy Ucheibe, and captain Onome Ebi were the players in attendance as the first lady welcomed the valiant Super Falcons.
Five members of the team’s backroom and technical staffs also attended the meeting with the First Lady.
They were joined by three officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), comprising of President Alhaji Musa Gusau, First Vice President, Felix Anyasi Agwu, and the General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi.
The First Lady organised the event to recognise the players' incredible skill, artistry, and tenacity throughout the competition in Australia, where they advanced to the Round of 16.
Super Falcons at the World Cup
The Super Falcons were eliminated from the FIFA Women's World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand after losing to the Lioness of England on penalties.
For the first time in history, the Super Falcons went through the group stage unbeaten and kept three clean sheets out of four games.
Football fans respected and admired the team for their valiant performance.
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Recall that the First Lady also hosted D'tigress, the country's women's basketball team last week after wining the AFRO Women's basketball championship for fourth consecutive time.