The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has left for Ivory Coast to observe Nigeria's Tremendous Eagles play South Africa within the semi-final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Senior Particular Assistant to the President of Media & Communications, Stanley Nkwocha.
“The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the insistence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has left Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, for Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, to increase the President's unwavering help to the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria of their battle in opposition to South Africa. Africa,” Nkwocha wrote on X.
The match between the Tremendous Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa might be performed right now at 6pm on the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast
Nkwocha mentioned the Vice President's go to to Ivory Coast will strengthen the deep-rooted connection between soccer and nationwide identification in Nigeria.
In response to him, Shettima's presence won’t solely encourage the Tremendous Eagles on the sphere but additionally function a rallying level for tens of millions of Nigerians cheering on the staff from their houses.
This 12 months's AFCON noticed the Tremendous Eagles soar to new heights regardless of the staff not having any likelihood to progress far earlier than the match kicked off on January 13, 2024.
With a dominant efficiency within the group stage and an exciting victory within the quarter-final, they established themselves as sturdy contenders for the title, which might be their fourth in historical past.
This being their fifteenth semi-final, Nigeria holds the file for many appearances at this stage.
The Tremendous Eagles will look to duplicate the success they achieved in 2013 after they lifted the trophy in South Africa below the tutelage of late coach Stephen Keshi.
“Vice President Shettima's go to to Côte d'Ivoire serves as a robust name for nationwide unity and help,” Nkwocha mentioned.
“Because the Tremendous Eagles put together for his or her essential semi-final, Nigerians around the globe are urged to lift their voices and cheer on their staff.”
Tinubu's Particular Adviser on Media and Communications added that the complete nation is behind the Tremendous Eagles as they search for the ticket to the 2023 AFCON finals.
