The city of Abuja will come alive today as the Super Falcons, fresh off their record setting triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), stage a grand trophy parade to celebrate with fans and showcase their latest continental silverware.
The Nigerian women’s team clinched their historic 10th WAFCON title on Saturday night after a stunning 3–2 comeback win over host nation Morocco in the tournament final.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the team and officials are expected to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by noon, before proceeding on an open-roof bus parade across the capital city.
“We are making arrangements to have a trophy parade with the players and their coaches in an open-roof bus, and plying through Airport Road, Berger junction, Maitama and Wuse Market areas all the way to the Presidential Villa,” he said.
He noted that the event would offer thousands of residents the rare opportunity to see the iconic WAFCON trophy up close and to personally celebrate the Falcons’ landmark achievement.
“This will afford a good number of people in those areas to have a rare sight of the Women AFCON trophy,” he added.
As part of the celebrations, the parade is also expected to make a symbolic stop at the Presidential Villa, where the team may be formally received by the country’s leadership.
The Falcons’ success has drawn widespread admiration from across the country, including President Bola Tinubu, who praised the team’s resilience and patriotism in a post-match video message.
Similarly, Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, and Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, have both hailed the team for their historic accomplishment.
