FIFA Women’s World Cup: Senate hails Super Falcons after Barau’s motion

By Iyojo Ameh

The Senate has commended the Super Falcons for their performance at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The Super Falcons crashed out on Monday after losing to England – 4-2 on penalties.

The Upper Chamber commended the players following a point of order by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, during the plenary session on Monday.

Raising a point of order on personal explanation, Senator Barau requested the parliament to commend the Super Falcons for their efforts during the match against the English team.

He said the commendation would further encourage the players and other youths in the country to do things that would be beneficial to them and the country.

“The commendation will encourage the players to do more in future competitions. Aside from the Super Falcons, it would encourage other youths in the country to engage in things that would be beneficial to them and the country,” he said.

Responding, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, commended the team.

‘’ Our young girls who went to battle in the World Cup have made the country proud. We must commend them for displaying their talent. We believe strongly that in the future they will do better by God’s grace,” he said.