Congratulations to the Super Eagles on a well-deserved victory over South Africa, tonight. You represent the resilient and indomitable Nigerian spirit. Two more victories and the coveted Trophy will come home to us. All Nigerians are looking forward eagerly.
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the
Super Eagles for another spectacular outing that has confirmed Nigeria’s
progress to the ‘Next Level’ in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt
With a well-deserved victory over the Bafana Bafana of South
Africa, President Buhari believes, like millions of other sports-loving
Nigerians, that the mission of having the trophy in our hands for the fourth
time is almost accomplished for the high flying Eagles, reports Voice of
Nigeria.
The president urged the team and their handlers to remain
focused, disciplined and scale the remaining two hurdles to glory.
He affirmed that the crop of players in the national
football team represent the resilient and indomitable Nigerian spirit, which
must be reflected in all other areas of national life.
President Buhari assured the players that Nigerians are
praying for them to fly higher and get to the peak of the tournament, knowing
that the taste of victory is sweet and what they have achieved so far is
pleasing to Nigerians irrespective of ethnic, religious or political
inclination.
The Nigerian team defeated South Africa 2-1 in the
quarter-final match on Wednesday.
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