Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has celebrated the WAFCON triumph of Super Falcons defender Miracle Usani with a generous package of ₦50 million in cash and a plot of land in the state capital, hailing her as a "pride of our soil" who brought glory to Nigeria.The gesture, announced during a brief ceremony at the Government House in Calabar on Wednesday, recognizes Usani's pivotal role in the Super Falcons' 3-2 victory over South Africa in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final last month in Morocco. The 24-year-old from Cross River's Bakassi Local Government Area anchored the defense, earning Player of the Match honors in the semis and widespread acclaim for her tenacity."This is well-deserved recognition for Miracle's sweat and sacrifice," Otu said, presenting the cheque and land title documents. "She didn't just win a trophy; she inspired our youth and put Cross River on the global map." Otu, a football enthusiast, pledged ongoing state support for women's sports, urging Usani to mentor emerging talents.Overjoyed, Usani dedicated the gifts to her family and fans, vowing to "keep flying the green-white-green higher." "This means everything – from the streets of Calabar to the pitch in Morocco, dreams do come true," she shared.
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