President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday charged Nigerians to supply most help for the Tremendous Eagles, as Vice President Kashim Shettima lead a presidential group to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
Recall that the Vice President represented the President on the semi-finals when the Super Eagles defeated South Africa in a pulsating encounter.
The Nigerian nationwide group is ready to face host, Côte d’Ivoire, in an exciting rematch on the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday, February 11.
The match will rekindle the reminiscences of Nigeria’s 1-0 victory within the group stage secured by means of William Troost-Ekong’s penalty.
Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential Spokesman, in an announcement on Saturday, mentioned the President who recognise the unifying energy of soccer and the immense position the Tremendous Eagles play in fostering nationwide delight and unity, expressed confidence that the group will come out victorious on Sunday
Tinubu additionally expressed the consider that Vice President Shettima’s presence on the finals alongside the delegation is a testomony to the federal government’s unwavering help for the group and its dedication to their success.
He due to this fact, “referred to as on all Nigerians, each at house and overseas, to unite in help of the Tremendous Eagles, and to lift their voices in encouragement, and create a wave of nationwide delight that propels the group to glory”