Hon. Sunday Dare praised Nigeria's Super Falcons following their loss to Morocco in the Semi-Finals of the African Women's Cup of Nations.

Nigeria, the nine-time champions of WAFCON, lost 4-5 to hosts Morocco on penalties after playing the majority of the match with nine players. Midfielder Halimatu Ayinde and striker Rasheedat Ajibade were given marching orders for dangerous play.

The Super Falcons will square up with the She-polopolo of Zambia on Friday, July 22nd in the third place match of the tournament.

Dare to salute the girls, said, “your resilience, character, and management of the game must be commended. I salute your doggedness, commitment and fighting spirit. By holding the Moroccans in front of over 45,000 capacity crowd you have once again displayed the never say die attitude of a true Nigerian.

“Even when down to nine players after those red cards, you held your own. You are our champions. Nigeria is proud of you.”

“It was a match I followed very keenly and I am so proud you displayed the Nigerian spirit. I am proud of this team, even in defeat”.You are our champions and true heroines’"