President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for defeating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the semi-final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.
Gatekeepers News reports that Nigeria advanced to the final of the tournament after defeating South Africa 4-2 on penalties.
President Tinubu in a post on his official Instagram handle on Wednesday night, said, “From the southernmost cape of Africa to the plains of Mauritania and the coast of West Africa, you have made us all Proud to be Nigerians! Go…Soar in the AFCON Finals. Well done, boys!”
The Super Eagles hold the record for the highest number of appearances at the AFCON semi-finals, having played 15 times.
In the line-up against South Africa, the head coach, Jose Peseiro, only made one change in the squad that faced Angola, with Osayi-Samuel replacing Zaidu.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kashim Shettima who was at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire, has also celebrated with Jose Peseiro’s men.
In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said “Their performance throughout the tournament has been marked by exceptional talent, determination, and resilience, captivating the hearts of fans nationwide.”
As the Super Eagles prepare to replicate their 2013 victory at the finals on Sunday, Shettima said, “As the Super Eagles prepare for the final, the nation stands united in support, eager to witness them etch their names in footballing history.
“The entire country awaits their return with bated breath, confident that they will deliver their best performance yet and bring the AFCON trophy home.”
