Obi celebrates Super Eagles, mourns 22 Kano athletes

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, celebrating the Super Eagles over their victory in the unity cup competition in the United Kingdom (U.K.), mourned the 22 athletes from Kano State who died in a crash after the National Sports Festival in Ogun State.

Obi in a statement expressed “The Joy and Sadness of Sports”. He narrated @PeterObi

“Today, after my engagements at the London Business School, I had the honour of watching the Unity Cup match between Nigeria and Jamaica at the Brentford Stadium in the UK.

“The match ended 2-2 and was eventually decided by a penalty shootout, with the Super Eagles emerging victorious. It was not just a game—it was a moving celebration of our unity, culture, and the indomitable spirit of Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora.

Obi in UK to support Super Eagles in Unity Cup final against Jamaica

“Sitting among fellow Nigerians and friends of Nigeria, I witnessed once again how sports cement our unity, uplift us, and remind us of our shared hopes for a better, stronger nation. I commend the organizers for reviving this important event and for using it as a platform to showcase our heritage and the incredible talent of our young people. Congratulations, our Super Eagles, for making us proud.”

Thereafter, Obi expressed condolence over the 22 Kano athletes, saying,

“However, our celebration was cut short just at the train station going by the heartbreaking news of the ugly incident involving 22 members of the Kano sports delegation returning from the just concluded national sports festival in Ogun state who were feared dead in a tragic road accident.

“As we continue to support initiatives that promote unity and national pride, let us also spare a moment to reflect on the lives lost and the families who now mourn.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, the National Sports Commission and the Kano State Government during this difficult time.

“May the souls of the departed rest in peace.-PO”