Super Falcons visit injured Banyana star

 

Players of Nigeria’s Super Falcons have visited South African winger Gabriela Salgado at the Mohamed VI University Hospital in Casablanca, following the serious injury she sustained during Tuesday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinal match

Salgado, who was stretchered off late in the second half of the dramatic 2-1 semi-final defeat to Nigeria, underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to treat a fractured mid-shaft in her left leg.

The 27-year-old remains hospitalised as she begins her recovery and is expected to miss the rest of the year.

In a powerful gesture of solidarity and sportsmanship, a few Nigerian players paid Salgado a personal visit, offering encouragement and presenting her with a Super Falcons jersey signed by the squad.

“The entire Super Falcons of Nigeria family, from players and coaches to staff, were profoundly saddened to learn of the serious injury sustained by Gabriela Salgado,” a team statement read.