Football
Tinubu commends Super Eagles after AFCON final
President Bola Tinubu on Monday commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their tenacious performance in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, even in defeat.
“I commend the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, diligence, and sacrifice to reach this far in the tournament.
“It has been a journey marked by hurdles, which they consistently surpassed with steadily improving performances, culminating in their appearance in the finals,” the President declared.
Tinubu in a letter to the Super Eagles, wrote:
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT
A letter to our dear Super Eagles @NGSuperEagles
…
SALUTE TO THE SUPER EAGLES
I salute the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their tenacious performance in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
I commend the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, diligence, and sacrifice to reach this far in the tournament. It has been a journey marked by hurdles, which they consistently surpassed with steadily improving performances, culminating in their appearance in the finals.
I urge my fellow Nigerians to be of good cheer. We won a great victory in the hearts of Africa and the world through our grit, rigor, and determination on the field.
Let this event not dispirit us but unify us to work harder. We are a great nation, bound as one by our green-white-green banner, symbolizing resilience, joy, hope, duty, and untiring love.
To our cherished Nigerian youths showcasing their talents in communities across the country, playing football in their local grounds, you too can be our heroes tomorrow. Do not relent in your pursuit. My administration is committed to making dreams come true.
God bless Nigeria.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President
Federal Republic of Nigeria

Letter of President Tinubu to the Super Eagles
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