Nigeria: Maigari Consoles Falconets, Says They Are Heroines

25 August 2014

Abuja — Despite failing to win the 2014 FIFA Women World Cup which came to an end on Sunday in Montreal, Canada, president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari has expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Falconets as he described them as heroines.

After putting up a gallant fight, the Falconets lost 1-0 to Germany making it the second finals defeat they have suffered in the hands of the Germans.

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