Sanusi Lauds New Telegraph for Special Recognition Award to Super Falcons
The General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi, has praised the Board of Editors and Panel of Judges of Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited for their decision to honour the Super Falcons with a Special Recognition Award.
The award follows the team’s historic 10th triumph at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco last summer. It will be presented at the New Telegraph Awards Ceremony scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026, in Lagos.
Sanusi described the recognition as well-deserved, noting the Falcons’ consistent success and contribution to Nigeria’s sporting pride.
‘We appreciate and applaud the nomination and eventual choice of the Super Falcons for the special recognition award. Surely, the Falcons deserve recognition and love for all the glory they have continued to bring to our dear country over the decades,’ he said.
He recalled the team’s inspired ‘Mission X’ campaign in Morocco, where they overcame defending champions South Africa in the semi-final and staged a dramatic comeback in the final against hosts Morocco, winning 3–2 in regulation time.
‘We are already looking forward to the team successfully retaining the trophy this year, and in the process qualifying for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil,’ Sanusi added.
In its citation, the publishing company highlighted the Falcons’ resilience and achievements, particularly their 2025 WAFCON victory, which cemented their status as Africa’s most successful women’s football team.
