President Tinubu directs maximum support and urges the Eagles to make Nigeria, Africa proud
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire”.. A statement by the State House said on Saturday.
According to the statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, President Tinubu in “Recognizing the unifying power of football and the immense role the Super Eagles play in fostering national pride and unity, “believes that Vice President Shettima’s presence at the finals alongside the delegation is a testament to the government’s unwavering support for the team and its dedication to their success.”
“The federal government calls on all Nigerians, both at home and abroad, to unite in support of the Super Eagles, and to raise their voices in encouragement, and create a wave of national pride that propels the team to glory” the statement added.
The Vice President had represented the President at the Semi – final clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Bouake, Côte D’voire on Wednesday where they defeated their opponent to set up a final clash with the Elephants of Côte D’voire .
The match fixed for the Alassanne Quattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday night will be the second encounter between the two teams in the tournament, the first being the group stage where the Super Eagles secured a 1:0 win against the host nation’s team.
