Former Governor of the outdated Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo, has declared that the Tremendous Eagles are good for the AFCON trophy.
Nwobodo, who celebrated with final pleasure the crop of gamers who certified for the finals in Abidjan, acknowledged that they confirmed true sportsmanship in each respect.
“Their win towards South Africa on Wednesday made me youthful with a contact of nostalgia and took me again to the times once I was Chairman of Rangers Soccer Membership of Enugu to the time I used to be Minister of Sports activities.
“The boys have made Nigerians proud once more. After I noticed them play South Africa within the semi-final I used to be excited and I’m positive the fellows I noticed on the sector will beat Ivory Coast within the closing and convey the trophy to Nigeria for the fourth time.
“Nigeria has received the AFCON cup thrice, i.e. in 1989, 1994 and in 2013. I do know the Ivory Coast Elephants will attempt to put up some resistance within the closing on Sunday (as we speak) however their residence benefit doesn’t depend for a lot, not even their two victories in profitable the African Cup of Nations in 1992 and in 2015.
“Other than the help of the Federal and State Governments, different very energetic Nigerian people have additionally proven super help, and as a sports activities administrator and fanatic, I be part of tens of millions of Nigerians and their associates in congratulating the Tremendous Eagles on their good efficiency thus far . I want them luck within the closing.”