The Labor Social gathering presidential candidate within the February 25 elections, Peter Obi, has assured the Nigerian Tremendous Eagles of his assist and prayers within the ongoing African Cup of Nations event.
Obi has joined different Nigerians in Ivory Coast to assist the gamers forward of tonight's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final towards Angola.
Talking in an interview with Come up TV on Friday, Obi stated the gamers have carried out properly. He famous that their success to this point was his motivation to be in Ivory Coast to witness the match.
The previous Anambra State Governor, who counseled the efforts of the gamers, nevertheless, known as for extra funding within the sport in order that its growth would foster larger success on the worldwide stage.
Stressing the significance of sports activities in nationwide growth, Obi stated: “The nation must do extra to have extra stars however what they’ve carried out to this point is commendable. They’ve all my prayers and assist and all my prayers are for his or her success and the nation as a result of their success is the nation's success.
“As you understand, they’ve grow to be considered one of our most united kinds and it’s crucial that we spend money on them.
“International locations like Brazil have used sport in a crucial means for growth. It’s a growth space through which we should make investments.
“Once we discuss investments, we discuss healthcare, training and lifting folks out of poverty, and that features investing in sports activities.
“We will do lots with sports activities. Congratulations to Nigeria, they’ve carried out very properly and that’s the reason I’m right here similar to some other atypical Nigerian. We have now to do extra.”
The Tremendous Eagles will face Angola within the quarter-finals of AFCON 2023 at the moment at 6pm after Ademola Lookman's brace gave Nigeria victory over Cameroon's Indomitable Lions in a hard-fought match.
The Tremendous Eagles stay undefeated for the reason that begin of the event.
