The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has recommended the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria for his or her efficiency on the simply concluded 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
This was as he mentioned the Nigerian workforce fought bravely to the ultimate of the event.
The host nation, Ivory Coast, turned the reigning champions after beating the Nigerian workforce 2-1 within the last of the Africa Cup of Nations on the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Sunday night.
In response to the Governor, regardless of shedding to the Tremendous Eagles within the last, they deserved reward for his or her wonderful efficiency throughout the competitors.
The governor made this recognized on Monday in an announcement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile.
Sanwo-Olu recommended the gamers, teaching crew and whole administration of the workforce for making Nigeria proud within the competitors by reaching the finals in opposition to all odds.
The assertion reads partly: “The Tremendous Eagles fought valiantly to advance to the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating many nations. The workforce’s participation in Sunday’s last is a testomony to the Tremendous Eagles’ dedication, resilience and dedication to the competitors.”
He urged Nigerians who have been wanting ahead to Nigeria successful the AFCON Cup for the fourth time to not be discouraged by the result of the match.
He appealed to the folks of Lagos and Nigerians, particularly soccer lovers, to not enable the defeat of the Tremendous Eagles to tarnish their love for the nationwide workforce.
Sanwo-Olu, who offered venues for Lagos residents to observe the AFCON matches on the Mobolaji Johnson Sports activities Enviornment and 26 different facilities within the state, urged Nigerians to proceed to help nationwide groups in future competitions.
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