President Muhammadu Buhari has praised Nigeria’s Super Eagles for a strong start to the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, where they defeated Egypt 1-0 in a group stage match on Tuesday.
The President, like millions of football-loving Nigerians, believes that the spectacular performance in Garoua, Cameroon is a preview of what to expect from the dedicated team when they face other opponents in the tournament.
The President urged the Augustine Eguavoen-led team and coaching staff to stay focused on the game, to be good ambassadors on and off the field, and to provide more exciting moments for loyal fans and all Nigerians to celebrate.
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President Buhari assured the team of his unwavering support as they soar like eagles to write another chapter in Nigeria’s illustrious football history in a message.
