Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-02-14 05:27:59
MTN Nigeria hosted a welcome breakfast for the Super Eagles in honor of their exceptional performance at the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. The telecom company praised the players’ tenacity and resilience throughout the tournament. CEO Karl Toriola commended the team’s quality of football and defense, expressing pride in their excellent performance and commitment. He emphasized the company’s ongoing support for Nigerian sports development, stating that MTN has always stood behind the Nigerian Football Federation through both good and bad times. Toriola acknowledged that while the Super Eagles reached the final, they faced formidable opponents in the Ivorians, who played with great determination. He extolled the team’s tenacity, resilience, and the high-quality football they displayed and expressed anticipation for their future success. He emphasized MTN’s unwavering support for the national football team, affirming pride in both the team and their sponsorship.
Chairman Ernest Ndukwe highlighted the unifying role of sports in nation-building, emphasizing its significant contribution to creating unity and promoting growth in the environment. He stressed the importance of supporting football as a means to foster unity and promote the growth of sports in the nation. In response, Super Eagles’ Assistant Captain, Williams Troost-Ekong, expressed the team’s dedication to making the nation proud and their commitment to improving in the future. He conveyed a sense of optimism, characterizing the present as the beginning of something new.
Following the event, team goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali expressed the team’s disappointment at not winning the trophy, despite their efforts. He recognized the collective effort made by the team and expressed a sense of regret at falling short of their goal, attributing the outcome to the Ivorians’ strong performance on the day.
Overall, the event showcased MTN’s appreciation and acknowledgment of the Super Eagles’ remarkable performance at the African Cup of Nations, as well as their continued support for Nigerian sports. It also highlighted the players’ determination and commitment to making their country proud and their resolve to strive for greater success in the future.
