President Bola Tinubu has praised the Super Eagles for his or her show within the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last in Ivory Coast.
Despite their loss to the host nation, Tinubu stated the Eagles demonstrated resilience and expertise on the event.
This was contained in an announcement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday.
The Elephants of Ivory Coast emerged victorious within the 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) last after beating Super Eagles 2-1.
Tinubu added that Nigeria has gained an excellent victory within the coronary heart of Africa and the world at giant.
The assertion learn, “President Bola Tinubu salutes the Super Eagles of Nigeria for his or her tenacious efficiency within the last of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
“President Tinubu commends the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, assiduity, and sacrifice to come this far in the tournament, acknowledging the hurdles they consistently surpassed with steadily improving performance as they pulled through to the finals.”
“The President urges Nigerians to be of good cheer, emphasizing that we won a great victory in the hearts of Africa and the world by our grit, rigour, and determination in the field of play.”
The president, nevertheless, urged Nigerians to not be demoralised, saying, “Let this passing occasion not dispirit us, however deliver us collectively to work more durable. We are an excellent nation sure as one by the green-white-green banner of resilience, pleasure, hope, responsibility, and untiring love.
“To those cherished Nigerian youths expressing their gifts in communities, drawing lines in the sand as they play football in their humble rectangles of play, you can be our heroes tomorrow, do not relent in your pursuit. My administration is here to make dreams come true.”