Nigeria Sports Minister Sen John Owan Enoh, congratulated Super Eagles Victory, for defeating the Republic of South Africa 4:2 on penalty shoot-out in the ongoing AFCON 2023 having played out 1:1 draw in regulation time.
In a congratulatory message shared on his Facebook page shortly after the Super Eagles Victory on Wednesday 7, February 2024, said the super Eagles Victory have given every Nigerian Compatriot a reason to rejoice.
Thus, he said “My dear Super Eagles, today you have given every Nigerian Compatriot a reason to rejoice. We all doff our hats to you.”
Moreover, “You have shown us all that the Nigerian spirit is a winning spirit. You are conquering the continent one match at a time.”
He charged the team to bring the trophy home in the finals on Sunday 11 February 2024 when they face the host nation – Ivory Coast who beat DR Congo 1:0.
Consequently, ” You have set your goals high and you have not stopped. Keep soaring and bring home the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).”
Bravo, heroes of our time for reaching the AFCON 2023 where you will face the host Nation Ivory Coast.
Meanwhile, Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning decisive penalty kick to send soccer-loving Nigerians to football havens.
On the other hand, Nigeria Super Eagles and reigning Africa Player of The Year Victor Osimhen received much love after helping Nigeria to a 2:0 win over Cameroon.
Recall that Nigeria’s Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro (C) speaks to his players during a training session at the National Police School stadium in Abidjan on February 1, 2024 on the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 football match between Nigeria and Angola.
Congratulations!!!