Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-01-26 04:20:54
The Super Eagles have made an appeal to President Bola Tinubu to resume attending their matches live instead of watching on television, as they compete in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. The team is also eager to assure Nigerians that they will secure the title for the fourth time.
In a recent zoom meeting with Sports Minister John Enoh, Ahmed Musa, the captain of the Super Eagles, expressed the desire for President Tinubu to be physically present in Cote d’Ivoire to rally behind the team. Musa emphasized that having the President at the event would provide them with the necessary encouragement and support to win the Africa Cup of Nations. He conveyed the team’s message urging President Tinubu to witness their matches in person and cheer them all the way to victory. Additionally, Musa reiterated the team’s gratitude for the Minister’s words of motivation, assuring him of their commitment to bringing the championship trophy back to Nigeria.
During the same meeting, Senator Enoh conveyed to the players that President Tinubu had expressed dissatisfaction with their performance in the group stage of the competition, despite congratulating the team on their progress. However, the President remained hopeful that the team would elevate their performance in subsequent games as they progressed to the second round of the tournament. Enoh informed the players that the nation was fervently supporting them in their quest to claim the championship and emphasized the importance of adhering to their coach, Jose Peseiro’s guidance, emphasizing his ambition to secure victory in the competition.
Enoh further encouraged the players to remain focused and advised them to refrain from engaging with social media distractions and WhatsApp messages. He underscored the significance of winning the Africa Cup of Nations, stating that such an achievement would be monumental for the team.
In summary, the Super Eagles are rallying for President Tinubu’s in-person support at the Africa Cup of Nations and are eager to demonstrate their determination to emerge victorious in the competition. Senator Enoh reinforced the team’s commitment to winning the championship and emphasized the significance of maintaining focus and adherence to their coach’s guidance.
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