Reps praise Super Eagles’ performance at AFCON 2023
The House of Representatives has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for clinching the silver prize at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the fifth time.
In a statement on Monday, the spokesman for the parliament, Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekiti), said the green chambers appreciated the players and coaching crew for their spirited display in Cote D’ivoire.
It said the lawmakers are particularly delighted with the performance of team captain William Ekong, who emerged as ‘Man of the Competition’.
“The Super Eagles, based on their performance at the tournament, deserved victory but narrowly lost the AFCON trophy. Nevertheless, they have proven that Nigeria remains the giant of Africa in sports and other endeavours.
“During the tournament, Nigerians showed that we are one great nation. Nigerians are proud of you,” the speaker told the Super Eagles at the end of the game,” the statement said.
The statement explained that the achievement of the Super Eagles would inspire not just the multitude of sports talents across the country but also people in other spheres of influence to do more for their fatherland.
It said the country has been more united by their sterling performance at the tournament, commending the Super Eagles for giving a good account of themselves during the games.
The Eagles lost 2-1 to the Elephants of Ivory Coast, the host nation, Sunday night.
(NAN)
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