Remi Tinubu to host Super Falcons ahead of FIFA World Cup

Prior to the Super Falcons' departure for the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will attend the send-forth dinner of the team with other high government officials.

The FIFA Women's World Cup is slated to run from July 20 to August 20 over the course of one month.

Ademola Olajire, the NFF's head of communications, said in a statement on Thursday that the dinner will be hosted on Saturday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.

We anticipate Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, as well as other esteemed sports officials.

“A good number of the team as well as technical and administrative officials are expected alongside the rank and file of the NFF led by the President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and the General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi.

“The event at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel will also attract corporate chieftains, members of the diplomatic corps, and a range of football stakeholders.

“On Sunday, the nine-time African champions will depart the shores of Nigeria for a 15-day camping programme in Australia, before they enter into camp for the tournament beginning from July 20 to Aug. 20,” Olajire noted.