Amstel Malta Ultra Praises Super Falcons, Predicts Good World Cup Outing
Amstel Malta Ultra the official malt drink of the Super Falcons praised the brave display of the Nigerian team against their semi-final against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco in the World Cup. Africa Women’s Nations currently underway.
The nutritious barley drink which is one of the few sponsors to give women’s football in Nigeria the necessary push on all fronts said that although failing the final ticket hurts, Nigerians and indeed global football fans are happy with the never-dying attitude exhibited by the Super Falcons on Monday evening in Victoria.
Morocco who are the hosts of the biennial continental tournament needed the penalty lottery to deprive the Super Falcons of the 10 final appearance of the WAFCON and by extension a chance for a 10 African crown extending record.
Despite being reduced to nine players in the 71st minute after the debatable red card to Rasheedat Ajibade with Halimat Ayinde already sacked earlier, the Super Falcons showed the true Nigerian spirit as they kept the hosts for the rest of the second. section and during overtime before subsequent penalties.
Ifeoma Onumonu’s missed penalty kick was costly as the Moroccan Ladies scored all of them and effectively sealed their place in their first WAFCON final where they will be battling South Africa’s Bayana Bayana on Saturday.
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Amstel Malta Brand Manager, Maire Abia-Bassey as she greeted the Super Falcons spirit show said the Nigerian Ladies have shown great promise that they will be more than ready for next year’s World Cup in Australia in New Zealand.
She said: “The Super Falcons have proven to be worthy ambassadors and deserve to be celebrated even though they did not reach the final as we all wanted and prayed for.
“However, beyond that, the team has shown that it has great potential that it can tap into at the World Cup if the momentum is well built on it.”
After losing the title, the Super Falcons will try to ensure they get the bronze medals when they host Zambia’s Copper Queens in Casablanca on Friday.