Why I Didn’t Want to Watch WAFCON Final – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that he chose not to watch the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) because he was concerned about his health, particularly the possibility of developing high blood pressure due to the tension of the match.

Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday evening while hosting the Super Falcons, Tinubu explained that he deliberately avoided watching the game at first.

“Honestly, I did not want to watch the match. I didn’t want high blood pressure,” he said. “But people came into my room and turned on my TV to that channel. When it was 2-0, I got very restless and very offended. But I was still there watching.”

Despite the emotional rollercoaster, the President praised the Super Falcons for their outstanding performance and determination on the pitch.

“I was impressed by the indomitable spirit of resilience, determination and courage of the team,” he added.

The Super Falcons staged a remarkable comeback in the final, overturning a 2-0 deficit to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 in Rabat on Sunday and clinch the WAFCON title.