WAFCON 2024: Injured Banyana Star Sends Heartfelt Message To Super Falcons

WAFCON 2024: Injured Banyana Star Sends Heartfelt Message To Super Falcons

Sampson Adedeji

Banyana Banyana winger Gabriela Salgado has expressed deep gratitude to everyone who showed her love and support following the horrific injury she suffered at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), including Nigeria’s Super Falcons, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Salgado sustained a fractured leg during Banyana’s 2–1 semi-final loss to Nigeria last Tuesday in Casablanca.

The 26-year-old had to be stretchered off in the 87th minute and was rushed to the hospital, where she later underwent successful surgery.

The winger has since received overwhelming support from the football community, with the Super Falcons, Ghana’s Black Queens, and CAF officials among those who reached out and even visited her in the hospital.

In an emotional post, Salgado wrote: "I just want to take a moment to say a massive thank you to everyone who has reached out with love, support, and prayers since my injury. It has been an emotional few days, but I truly feel held by the kindness around me.

"To the teams from Nigeria, Ghana & CAF, your kindness and concern did not go unnoticed. Thank you for your sportsmanship and support. To the amazing doctors, nurses, and hospital staff, thank you for taking such good care of me. I am truly grateful."