President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria
for defeating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the ongoing African
Cup of Nations (AFCON), Igbere TV reports.
Igbere TV reports that the Super Eagles had on Wednesday thrashed their opponent to qualify for the next round, semi finals.
The
President’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his
Senior Spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, a copy of which was obtained by
Igbere TV.
“President @MBuhari congratulates the @NGSuperEagles for another
spectacular outing that has confirmed Nigeria’s progress to the Next
Level in the Africa Cup of Nations (#AFCON) Egypt 2019. #NGARSA“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.“The President urges the team and their handlers to remain focused, disciplined and scale the remaining two hurdles to glory.
“He
affirms 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.“PMB assures 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.”