Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar expressed joy at Super Falcons’ display at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The City Gazette reports that the Super Falcons lost to England in the Round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup after a penalty shoot-out, following a goalless at the end of 120 minutes on Monday.
The Lionesses later defeated Nigeria 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out.
In a tweet on Monday, Atiku stated that he never regreted skipping his breakfast to watch Nigeria match against England.
Atiku tweeted, “We may have lost to England in a penalty shootout, but the @NGSuper_Falcons have every reason to hold their heads high. I still have no regrets about skipping my breakfast for this game. #ENGNGR #FIFAWWC –AA.”
In his reaction also, former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki tweeted: “Despite the heartbreak of the penalty shootout, I am proud of the Super Falcons for their incredible journey in the #FIFAWWC. And you, @NGSuper_Falcons, should be proud of what you have achieved. #ENGNGA.”
