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Gov Adeleke hosts Osun-born Super Falcon players

VAM News Update

THE Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has celebrated two members of the Nigeria Female National Team,the Super Falcons who hails from Osun State, over their performance in the just concluded FIfA Female World Cup.

The Governor who played host to the two players Rasheedat Ajibade and Rofiat Imuran in his Ede country home expressed happiness over what he described as their sterling performance in the competition.

Rasheedat Ajibade hails from Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government, Rofiat Imuran is a native of Ile-Ogbo in Ayekire local Government areas of Osun State.

Governor Adeleke said his decision to host the football stars was based on his resolve to celebrate every significant contribution of an Osun individual to the state and the nation.

He told them that Osun people were happy that ladies rough pride to the country.

Earlier in a telephone conversation to Rasheedat Ajibade, where the Governor formally invited her, Senator Adeleke said losing the last encounter to a penalty kick was a gallant ones for the Nigeria.

Responding, Rasheedat Ajibade appreciated the Governor for taking time to celebrate them on behalf of the people of Osun State, with a promise that they would continue to the nation’s proud.

The two players presented their branded jersies and another customized jersey in the Governor’s name to the Osun Governor as gifts.

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