Oluremi who said this while welcoming the members of the Nigerian female football team and their officials on Monday in Abuja, said the players should see themselves as role models. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Falcons had on Aug. 7, crashed out of the tournament, having lost through penalties to England.
Oluremi said the professionalism displayed on the field by the players gladdened her heart, that of President Bola Tinubu, and many Nigerians even as they did not get the trophy.
“The dedication and resilience you displayed on the field has earned Mr President and other Nigerians immense respect and admiration.