Tinubu said: “We won a great victory in the hearts of Africa and the world by our grit, rigour, and determination in the field of play.”
By Kehinde Okeowo
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Super Eagles for their performance in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON) held in Cote d’Ivoire, saying they displayed the resilience and talent of Nigeria.
Jose Peseiro’s men were beaten 2-1 by hosts, the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday night in a game played at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe in Abidjan.
Speaking after the loss in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President commended 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.
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He went on to acknowledge the hurdles they consistently surpassed with steadily improving performance as they pulled through to the finals.
Tinubu while encouraging the players, crew and Nigerians said: “We won a great victory in the hearts of Africa and the world by our grit, rigour, and determination in the field of play.”
He added: “Let this passing event not dispirit us, but bring us together to work harder. We are a great nation bound as one by the green-white-green banner of resilience, joy, hope, duty, and untiring love.
“To those cherished Nigerian youths expressing their gifts in communities, drawing lines in the sand as they play football in their humble rectangles of play, you can be our heroes tomorrow, do not relent in your pursuit. My administration is here to make dreams come true.”
