WAFCON: Gov. Uzodimma rewards Imo Super Falcons players with N30 million, plot of land each
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has honoured seven Super Falcons players from the state with a plot of land and N30 million each.
This followed their role in winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 3-2 victory over the host country, Morocco.
Receiving them at the Banquet Hall of Government House Owerri, Mr Uzodimma said the honour was part of efforts by the state to domesticate and celebrate the feat achieved by the Nigeria female players.
He said, “Imo people are happy with our girls and will continue to give them support so that we can have more of them make Nigeria proud and bring honour to our state.’’
He commended President Bola Tinubu for setting the pace in celebrating excellent performance.
He stated, “Imo people are particularly happy and proud that the majority of the Super Falcons team and Africa’s number one female goalkeeper come from Imo State.’’
He said that the state would continue to support and promote excellence.
The governor used the opportunity to challenge women and young girls to brace up and compete for the best.
The players honoured include Chiamaka Nnadozie, Jennifer Echegini, Osinachi Ohale, Tochukwu Oluchi, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Ifeoma Onumonu, and Michelle Alozie.
Also honoured were the technical team members from the state who were all rewarded with a plot of land in a choice area of Owerri.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Sports Development, Obinna Onyeocha, commended Mr Uzodimma for his passion for sports development and the huge investment so far made in the sector.
He stated, “The event today is the manifestation of your huge investment in sports.’’
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