President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Super Eagles’ performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final in Ivory Coast.
Despite losing to the host nation, Tinubu praised the Eagles’ persistence and brilliance throughout the event.
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, issued a statement on Sunday confirming this.
The Elephants of Ivory Coast won the 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, defeating the Super Eagles 2-1.
Tinubu went on to say that Nigeria has achieved a significant win in Africa and throughout the world.
The statement reads:
“President Bola Tinubu salutes the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their tenacious performance in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
“President Tinubu commends the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, assiduity, and sacrifice to come this far in the tournament, acknowledging the hurdles they consistently surpassed with steadily improving performance as they pulled through to the finals.”
“The President urges Nigerians to be of good cheer, emphasizing that we won a great victory in the hearts of Africa and the world by our grit, rigour, and determination in the field of play.”
cc: Punch Ng
