Nigeria’s Super Falcons, on Monday, July 22, 2025, secured a spot in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana.
Following this victory, a video surfaced online of the ladies celebrating in the locker room.
The players broke into dance, singing and moving in unison as music played in the background, a moment that captured the joy, unity, and spirit of the team after a highly competitive match.
Reacting to the victory, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to congratulate the team, praising their resilience and commitment. He wrote;
“Well deserved! Congratulations to our Super Falcons!
Your incredible #WAFCON2024 semi-finals victory over South Africa today was nothing short of superlative. It was a magnificent display of grit, talent, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit.You have made the nation proud. Keep soaring. Don’t stop until you bring the trophy home. Go for our 10th title.
Nigerians worldwide are rooting for you. We are waiting to receive the cup.
From your President,
PBAT”
Nigerians across social media also flooded timelines with excitement, pride, and gratitude for the team’s performance.
@E.Eleberi Congratulations Nigeria 🍾
@Web3Ace We don win the final already
Watch video,
@nigeriasuperfalcons Finaaaallll! Scenes of gratitude 🙏🏾😌 #MissionX #SoarSuperFalcons #WAFCON2024 #NGARSA ♬ original sound – nigeriasuperfalcons
