WAFCON 2022: Nigerians proud of Super Falcons despite semi-final heartbreak
Football enthusiasts across Nigeria have showered praise on the Super Falcons despite their semi-final defeat to Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night.
Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw at the end of 120 minutes after Halimatu Ayinde and Rasheedat Ayinde were shown red cards in the second half, and they held on with nine women for the penalty shoot-out.
Unfortunately, the nine-time African champions lost the shoot-out by 5-4 as Morocco qualify for their first ever final in the continent’s foremost women’s competition.
Despite the heartbreak of missing a record 10th title, Nigerians have shown their support for Randy Waldrum’s ladies to appreciate their resilience and courage.
This Lady played full 90 minutes plus extra time. She ran the full length and width of the pitch at least 50 times. That is hard work. The Babe was really tired. Thank you Ify..!#onumonu#superfalcons#wafcon2022#sswafcon2022 pic.twitter.com/b7GpoxtdpU
— Giovanni Obodoakor (@Blacksugarbob) July 18, 2022
I am proud of the Super Falcons. The greatest African national football team!!! See you at the World Cup!
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) July 18, 2022
Nigerian Super Falcons- just WOW!! What. A. Team!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾👌🏾⚽️⚽️ #WAFCON22 pic.twitter.com/ZebU9OjTcO
— Selly Ndeapo Selma 🇳🇦 (@TheNdeapo) July 18, 2022
No matter what happens tonight, the Super Falcons have made a big statement: to be the best you must beat the best. #WAFCON2022
— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) July 18, 2022
Take a bow my Queens 💪🏿🙇♀️👏
It was a spirited performancePlayed 23 minutes with 10 women and 50 minutes with 9, no team, absolutely no team could have held on but you did it
This is a super falcons appreciation tweet
QUEENS I STAN #WAFCON2022 pic.twitter.com/SSqsarj0vz— Sarafina Napoleon (@FinaNapoleon) July 18, 2022
Super falcons holding it down with 9 players. we are very proud of this team👏🏾
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) July 18, 2022
We suppose give this plumptre one Senate seat with immunity to steal our money, see solid super falcons defender
She dey even carry water pic.twitter.com/EtmXjrmDVz
— Olalekan (@HorlahAdeleke) July 18, 2022
I swear the Super Falcons are the best description of Davido single “Stand Strong” pic.twitter.com/BaNAWjjVbV
— tme (@Timmyyoursales1) July 18, 2022
You did great girls.
Nigerians are proud of you all. You still made us proud!🤞🏾👍🏾☺️🙏🏽
See you all at the world cup. #superfalcons 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/gwnJHe0ePz— Sen. Yusuf Datti Ahmed (@yusufdattibabaa) July 18, 2022
So so proud of our ladies, the Super Falcons, nine times Champions of Africa. 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/a3D7EzcbOe
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) July 18, 2022
She has always been a workaholic right from the start of this competition. Attacking,defending,creating trouble to the opponent defense. Well done super 9 of this great Super Falcons 💚🤍💚 pic.twitter.com/ht1gVm08HZ
— O CUBE (@ocube3) July 18, 2022
Respect to Super Falcons you guys gave your best💯❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/neC2UejGAW
— OTUNBA OF EBONYI🤴🏼🦹🏼♀️ (@OtunbaZik) July 18, 2022
Win or Lose, I’m proud of the fight Super Falcons put up tonight. Went down to 9 women and only lost on Penalties. 👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/SFsfCZlVP3
— LERRY 👑 (@_AsiwajuLerry) July 18, 2022
