The Edo state governor; Governor Godwin Obaseki hosted the Nigerian U20 players and officials of the team for defeating South Africa 8-0 on aggregate, to confirm their appearance at the Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup in France later this year.
The governor gave the girls and officials of the team, the sum of 5 million naira for their performance in the home games qualifying series.
Obaseki told the team: “We are very proud of the team’s smooth and successful qualification to the World Cup in France,
“The people and government of Edo state are indeed happy for the great joy you all brought us all through the qualifying series.
“On behalf of the people of Edo state, I wish you a fair draw and glorious outing at the World Cup in France.”
Also, House of Representative member; Honorable Ayo Omidiran, who doubles as head of the NFF women’s football committee fulfilled the pledge of 500 thousand naira which she had previously made to the team.
“I made a pledge to reward the girls if they defeat South Africa and qualify for the World Cup. They have done it and I’m very proud of their performance,
“They need to be encouraged for all they have done after making Nigerians proud and happy by qualifying the country for the World Cup.
“I hope to take their latest success story to the floor of the House this week. They deserve to be celebrated.” Omidiran said.
The former Super Falcons player and coach; Florence Omagbemi also gifted the Falconets with a cash donation of hundred thousand naira.
Meanwhile, Nigeria and Ghana, who emerged as African representatives will join hosts France, China PR, Japan, North Korea, Haiti, Mexico, United States, Brazil, Paraguay, New Zealand, England, Germany, Spain and Netherlands.
The 16-team tournament is scheduled to hold from August 5-24, and will be hosted in four cities of the European nations.
