Wife of the president, Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super Falcons for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards.
While Ademola, the Atalanta forward received the CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award, Nnadozie and the Super Falcons respectively bagged the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year and Women’s National Team of the Year for the second successive time.
In a heartfelt message, the First Lady lauded their dedication, talent, and passion for football, which she said has brought pride to the nation.
“This is the reward for your dedication, talent, and passion for the round leather game,” Senator Tinubu stated.
“You have brought pride to Nigeria and showcased the excellence of our athletes on the African stage.”
Mrs. Tinubu also encouraged the athletes to aim for even greater achievements, saying, “Congratulations to you all. Keep soaring to greater heights.”
Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, extolled Lookman’s exceptional skills and prowess, saying: “I wish to congratulate one of our finest footballers and an international superstar, Ademola Lookman on his well-deserved CAF Men’s Player of the Year.
“This prestigious award is a testament to Lookman’s hard work, dedication, and exceptional skills on the football pitch.
“I would also like to celebrate our amiable and talented Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, who has won the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Her outstanding performance is an inspiration to young Nigerian girls who aspire to excel in sports.
“Furthermore, I commend the Super Falcons for emerging as the Women’s National Team of the Year. This achievement demonstrates the team’s resilience, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.”
Meanwhile, Governor Hope Uzodimma has described Nnadozie as a true ambassador of Imo State, Nigeria and Africa going by the way she commits herself to her craft.
