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Nigeria's women's national football team known as the Super Falcons paraded their 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) through the the streets of Lagos.
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This triumph is achieved after they defeated Morocco 3-2 in a dramatic final.
The parade of green and white saw the Super Falcons journey through landmarks of Lagos Island.
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Super Falcons parade in Lagos
The parade itself became a source of joy, with children running alongside while adults captured the moment on their phones.
Videos of the team on a blue bus parading the streets have gone viral on social media.
Nigeria's Super Falcons hold their trophy parade in Lagos, after winning the WAFCON. pic.twitter.com/EWKCCjJccJ
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Before the parade, the team was welcomed back to Nigeria with great fanfare.
President Bola Tinubu hosted them at Aso Rock, where he announced a generous reward package.
Each player is to receive $100,000, a three-bedroom apartment, and a national honor in recognition of their achievement.
The celebrations continued with a presidential dinner, where the Super Falcons were serenaded by some of Nigeria's most beloved musicians.
The danced and were treated to performances from Fido, Teni, Flavour, and Timi Dakolo.
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