By Damola Emmanuel
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Wednesday night, poured encomiums on Nigeria’s senior national football team, the Super Eagles, for their resounding victory over the hard-fighting Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the semifinals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, IN Cote D’Ivoire.
The Minister described the scintillating performance of the team as the stuff of legends.
Mohammed Idris’ commendation, came less than 24 hours after the Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, disclosed that his Ministry had secured N200 million from the Progressive Governors Forum, to further motivate the Super Eagles in their campaign for another AFCON glory in Cote D’Ivoire.
Making the announcement, Senator John Enoh had commended Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma,, Chairman of the Progressive Govenors’ Forum and all members of the Forum, for swiftly responding to his appeal to the Governors, through Uzodinma, on the need to motivate the team ahead of Wednesday’s semi-finals cracker against South African in Bouake.
The Super Eagles won the penalty shootout 4-2 after both teams played 1-1 at both regulation time and extra time.
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shetimma led a Federal Government delegation that cheered the Super Eagles to a richly deserved victory in Bouake.
Continuing his commendation of the Super Eagles, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the team displayed remarkable talent, rock-solid determination, and excellent teamwork throughout the match, showcasing the true spirit of Nigerian football.
The Minister stated that through their indomitable spirit in pursuit of victory, the Super Eagles were now few days away from clinching the coveted trophy for Nigeria.
Idris said as the Super Eagles look forward to the final match, the nation and the government stand firmly behind them even as he expressed optimism and confidence in the team’s ability to defeat Coe D’Ivoire and bring the cup home once again.
“The entire nation rallies behind the Super Eagles as they prepare to make history and write their names in gold African and global football,” the Minister said.
The Minister urged all Nigerians to continue supporting and cheering the Super Eagles as they strive for greatness in the final match, stressing that the team carries the hopes and aspirations of the entire nation on their shoulders.
