This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Ayo Adewuyi, Chief Press Secretary to the First Lady in Abuja.“I congratulate the Falconets for their victory over Columbia in the semi-final match.
“I note with satisfaction the team spirit, commitment and hard work that they put into the match.“I want them to remain inspired because Nigerians, particularly women, are solidly behind them,” it said.
The statement urged the team to remain fearless in their final match and make the nation proud by bringing the cup home.
“I encourage them to do Nigeria proud by beating Germany in the final game as we all look forward to receiving the team with the cup,’’ it quoted the first lady as saying.
NAN reports that Ebere Orji, sporting jersey number 2, scored the only goal of the match in the second minute of the first half.
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