Super Eagles Winger Sends Touching Message to Super Falcons After Defeat to Morocco

• Super Falcons of Nigeria were on Monday night, 18 July, beaten by Morocco in the 2022 AWCON semifinal tie
• Nigeria played 50 minutes of the encounter with nine women and that has earned the players praises
• Nigerian international Moses Simon explained that the Super Falcons made the whole nation proud

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria for their fight against Morocco in the semifinal of the 2022 African Women Cup of Nations even though they lost.

The Super Falcons played against the Lionesses of Morocco with nine women for 50 minutes and they did not concede any goal in the tie that ended 1-1 on regulation time before proceeding to penalties.

Halimatu and Rasheedat Ajibade were the two Super Falcons who were red carded in the semifinal against Morocco on Monday night, 18 July.

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And when the match went into penalties, the Super Falcons lost 5-4 to the host nation who were in joyous mood after the tie.

Despite the defeat, Nigerians were impressed with the fighting spirit of the Super Falcons as some claimed that the officiating was not in their favour.

According to Moses Simon who took to his Twitter page, the winger saluted the Nigerian female players for their fight in the semifinal.

Moses Simon's message to the Super Falcons

''We didn't see players on the pitch. We saw warriors who gave their all for the nation's pride. You left us all very proud.Better days ahead cheers up girls.''

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie lamented the level of distractions she and her teammates faced against hosts Morocco at the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations tournament.

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Nigeria were shown red cards in the 48th and 71st minute as the North Africans eventually win the tie 5-4 via penalties after the game had ended 1-1 in regulation time.

The Nigerian goalkeeper clearly stood out during the fiery contest, denying the Atlas Lionesses several goals after the Falcons were overpowered.

Nnadozie was named player of the match, and after the game, she attributed the loss to the wave of distractions from the opposition.