Ajibade said after completing the move, “I’m deeply honoured to be joining Paris Saint-Germain, a top-drawer club in Europe. This is a major step for me, and I’m committed to giving my all to help PSG win titles and to inspire young footballers, be they in Nigeria or elsewhere.”

The 24-year-old meets up with compatriot Jennifer Echegini as Les Parisiennes strengthen their squad in a bid to reclaim the Ligue 1 Féminine title, which they last won in 2021.

Ajibade shone at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where she was voted Player of the Tournament after scoring one goal and providing two assists as Nigeria claimed a record 10th continental crown.

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He also announced a donation of $100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment to each of the players.

Tinubu disclosed this when he hosted the players and other members of the team at the Presidential Villa on Monday.

“I have received this trophy on behalf of all Nigerians, and I say to you: thank you for the dedication, passion, and for reminding us of the strength of the Nigerian spirit. On behalf of a grateful nation, I hereby confer on the players and the 11-man technical team the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON),” he said.

The President expressed the pride felt by Nigerians in the Super Falcons’ remarkable journey throughout the competition, emphasizing that their victory is a triumph of courage, discipline, and consistency.

 He acknowledged their role in promoting unity within the country through their outstanding performance and pledged to continue investing in sports and youth development.

The team captain, Rashidat Ajibade, dedicated the trophy to every Nigerian who believed in them from the group stage to the final match of the tournament.

 She noted that their victory is a testament to the resilience of Nigerians when faced with challenges.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Ajibade stated that they will not rest on their laurels and are determined to continue striving until they become world champions.

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Players and officials of the team arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday afternoon.

The team arrived to a rousing welcome from fans and government officials, some of whom had waited at the airport for hours to receive their heroines.

The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Hanatu Musawa, and the Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, were among the government officials who welcomed the team on arrival.

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The President’s message, delivered in a personally signed statement on Saturday, underscores the nation’s immense pride and unwavering support for the team.

In his address, Tinubu lauded the Super Falcons for their “awe-inspiring” performance throughout the tournament.

He commended their display of pride, honour, and strength, both on and off the pitch, highlighting their exemplary sportsmanship.

The President specifically noted their compassionate visit to the injured Gabriela Salgado of South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, describing it as an act that “reflects our shared humanity, empathy, and sisterly affection, which we Africans hold in high regard.”

Tinubu emphasised the team’s dominant statistics, stating that if “statistics alone win matches, you are already champions.”

He pointed to their unbeaten run in the group stages, victories in the knockout rounds, and conceding only one goal in the semi-finals.

Furthermore, he reminded the team of their perfect record in previous WAFCON finals, having emerged triumphant in all nine of their prior appearances.

To demonstrate the full backing of the Nigerian government and people, Tinubu announced that a high-powered presidential delegation has been dispatched to Rabat to attend the final and cheer the team to victory.

The delegation includes the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite; the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim; and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, among others.

The President also thanked the families of the Super Falcons, coaches, friends, the Nigerian community in Morocco, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, and the Nigerian Mission in Morocco for their consistent support throughout the competition.

Concluding his message with a strong call to action, Tinubu stated, “You will finish strong by the Grace of God. Go for the tenth! Bring the trophy home. Your fellow countrymen and women, young and old, are rooting for you.”

He expressed his anticipation of receiving the team, the coveted trophy, and officials in Abuja upon their victorious return.

The nation holds its breath, united in prayer and hope for the Super Falcons to make history tonight and bring home the continental crown.

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