Ex Falcons Seek Tinubu’s Attention, Plead To Be Rewarded
Several past players of the Super Falcons in Nigeria and Diaspora are scheming to meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to plead to be honored and rewarded like the current squad that won WAFCON 2024 in Morocco.
Following various meetings in the United States of America, ex- Internationals like Prisca Emeafu ,Kikelomo Ajayi , Martha Tarhemba , Perpetual Nkwocha , Judith Chime Kamala, Precious Dede and Patience Avre Odehi resolved to protest their non appreciation despite bringing football glory to the country.
They said it was wrong and wicked of past governments not to appreciate nine previous African titles beside regular and successful campaigns in FIFA Women’s World cup and Olympic Games.
One time Super Falcons’ captain , Kikelomo Ajayi said they are grateful to President Tinubu for honouring present Falcons, but should extend same to several past generation of stars that labored for nothing.
” I did my best for Nigeria but no government appreciated our efforts.Mr President should remember the rest of us,”she said.
Another ex Super Falcons defender,Prisca Emeafu said they would be eternally grateful should the National Sports Commission and Nigeria Football Federation sincerely make a case for their generation of forgotten heroines at the Presidency.
Ex Falcons Goalkeeper, Judith Chime also stressed the need for the President to rewrite history. ” President Tinubu has made history by hosting and rewarding Falcons. Before Mission X ,there were unsung heroines 1 to 9. He should be truly fatherly and wipe off our tears”, she said in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ex midfielders, Martha Tarhemba also applauded recent Presidential reception but appealed for fairness as ex attacker, Stella Mbachu declared full support for past Super Falcons stars to protest ill treatment.
And from Chicago, USA , former Super Falcons striker , Patience Avre Odeli hinted that they should be fully captured in the renewed hope agenda.
“We were used and dumped by corrupt government and NFF officials. Most of us have nothing to show for winning laurels for Nigeria.
“Some of our colleagues are mentally and physically hurt. Promised monies , houses and land have remained unfulfilled hence we pray that President Tinubu change the narrative as fast as possible .
” NSC Chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko, Director General, Bukola Olapade and NFF President , Ibrahim Musa Gusau should put the records straight for the President and first lady to also show the women football pioneers cum pacesetters love.
“They remain our papa and mama ,”said Avre Odeli who was in Super Falcons squad that first qualified for quarter-final final stage of FIFA Women’s World cup in 1999; beside winning several African titles and featuring at Sydney 2000 Olympic games.
