President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Sports activities Improvement, Senator John Owan-Enoh, say they’re pleased with the Tremendous Eagles for ending second on the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), which ended on Sunday.
Nigeria misplaced 2-1 to host nation Ivory Coast on Sunday.
Nigeria's quest to win the AFCON trophy for the primary time since 2013 acquired off to a great begin because of a aim from captain William Troost-Ekong.
William Troost-Ekong put the Tremendous Eagles 1-0 forward when the centre-back virtually tore the online aside with a header from a nook within the thirty eighth minute.
Nonetheless, the Elephants, who dominated possession within the first half, acquired the equalizer within the 62nd minute by way of Franck Kessie with an help from Simon Adingra.
Ivory Coast weren’t carried out but as Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastian Haller scored the second aim within the 81st minute thanks to a different help from Adingra.
President Tinubu, in a press release signed by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, counseled the Tremendous Eagles, saying the staff demonstrated the nice resilience and expertise of the Nigerian folks.
Tinubu additionally counseled the Tremendous Eagles for his or her tenacious efficiency within the remaining of the simply concluded continental soccer showpiece in Ivory Coast.
“President Tinubu commends the staff, coach, crew and your entire administration staff for his or her onerous work, dedication and sacrifice to get this far within the event, recognizing the hurdles they’ve constantly overcome by steadily enhancing their efficiency whereas they acquired by way of to the ultimate,” mentioned Ngelale.
“The President urges Nigerians to be of fine cheer, stressing that we have now achieved an excellent victory within the hearts of Africa and the world by way of our willpower, rigor and willpower on the enjoying subject.
“Let this passing occasion not discourage us, however deliver us collectively to work more durable. We’re an excellent nation certain as one by the green-white-green banner of resilience, pleasure, hope, responsibility and tireless love.
“To these valuable Nigerian youths who’re expressing their presents in communities and drawing traces within the sand whereas enjoying soccer of their humble playgrounds, you might be our heroes tomorrow, don’t relent in your pursuits. My authorities is right here to make goals come true.”
Sports activities Minister Owan-Enoh expressed his gratitude to the Tremendous Eagles and your entire staff for taking Nigeria this far.
He additionally applauded their dedication to profitable which led the nation to the ultimate of the event.
“Expensive Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria, you might have captured our hearts and evoked our admiration. We current you together with your well-deserved award for working for Nigeria till the top,” the minister wrote on X.
“We’re pleased with you. You received the silver and we congratulate you and want you all the perfect.”
He additionally congratulated Captain Improbable, William Troost-Ekong, who emerged because the Participant of the Match AFCON 2023, whereas urging the Tremendous Eagles to proceed rising.
