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By Amaechi Agbo

President Mohammadu Buhari has charged West Africa Football Union Women’s Cup champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria to replicate the same zeal the displayed in Cote D’Ivoire that saw them win the regional championship undefeated in France When the Women’s FIFA World Cup gets underway in France, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report

President Bulgari made the charge Sunday while congratulating the ladies for making the nation proud via their superb performance.

The President who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, commended the players and coaching crew for their commitment and patriotic zeal in the two weeks championship

Saluting the country’s female football ambassadors for doing their fatherland proud and showing clear dominance on the African continent, he urged them to approach the France 2019 competition with clear focus and determination to excel on the global stage.

“President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the Super Falcons for putting up a superlative performance that saw them emerging as 2019 WAFU Women’s Cup Champions, with an unbeaten record throughout the tournament.

“President Buhari commends the Falcons for their fighting spirit and resplendent skills evidenced in team work, discipline and focus, which enabled them to defeat the Ivorian Dame Elephantes at the finals of the championship.

“The President extols all officials and management of the team, led by Thomas Dennerby, for their sacrifice, commitment and diligence in winning the championship.

“As the team prepares for the forthcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, President Buhari urges officials and players to stay focused and unleash the same zeal that won the WAFU Women’s Cup Champions,” the statement posted on Garba Shehu’s Twitter handle read.