Nigeria’s Super Falcons have demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship by visiting South African midfielder Gabriela Salgado in hospital following her serious injury during their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final clash.
Salgado suffered a fracture to the mid shaft of her left leg during the intense encounter between the two continental rivals. She underwent successful surgery at the Mohamed VI University Hospital and is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the year, according to a statement from the South African Football Association (SAFA).
The visit from the Super Falcons players was a heartfelt gesture that underlined the unity and respect shared between the two nations, despite the high-stakes nature of their recent meeting.
Nigeria’s football community has joined in wishing Salgado a full and speedy recovery, with fans across the continent praising the Super Falcons’ humanity before rivalry.
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