AFCON 2023: Okonjo-Iweala, Obi, Kanu, Others Hail Super Eagles

Date: 08-02-2024 3:02 pm (4 months ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
- at 8-02-2024 03:02 PM (4 months ago)
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Following the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s victory over South Africa on Wednesday in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final, some eminent Nigerians have taken to their social media pages to hail the Nigeria tactical team.

New Telegraph had earlier reported that the Super Eagles defeated South Africa in a 4-2 penalty shootout all thanks to Stanley Nwabali who saved two penalties.

The match had ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes.

However, Jose Peseiro’s men will now face Ivory Coast in the final this weekend.

Reacting to the victory, Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023  election wrote, “Today was yet another victorious outing for Nigeria as our National Team, the Super Eagles displayed great fighting spirit, beating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to take Nigeria to the finals in the ongoing AFCON games.”

Correspondingly, Nigerian legend, Nwankwo Kanu tweeted: “KAN U believe this? What a feeling……The Super Eagles are in great spirits. Ready to fly to the finals. #afcon2023 We dey here.”

On her part, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tweeted: “We got it done!! Our very own @NGSuperEagles did it. Congratulations!! You have put a smile on all our faces.

“Let me also congratulate our South African brothers in @BafanaBafana for a valiant showing. Let’s now march forward.”

Similarly, the Lagos governorship candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivo wrote: “Indeed, they ran and never went weary. neither did they faint.

“The Super Eagles fought like warriors and made our country proud. Senior man!! you’ve done well.

“On a lighter note, with the way my chest was pounding, may we not experience heartbreak at this age o.”

Posted: at 8-02-2024 03:02 PM (4 months ago) | Addicted Hero
- Dopybadass at 8-02-2024 03:19 PM (4 months ago)
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 Grin Grin Grin Na we get the cup, no shaking, but they should be very diplomatic on thier next game make var and referee no go blow against us, because the ivory coast e be like them dey favour them
Posted: at 8-02-2024 03:19 PM (4 months ago) | Gistmaniac
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- fineboy77 at 8-02-2024 03:20 PM (4 months ago)
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naija

Posted: at 8-02-2024 03:20 PM (4 months ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Holopid at 8-02-2024 04:16 PM (4 months ago)
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They Put Smile on faces of millions Nigerians Grin
Posted: at 8-02-2024 04:16 PM (4 months ago) | Gistmaniac
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- wallies at 8-02-2024 08:54 PM (4 months ago)
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YEYE WOMAN
Posted: at 8-02-2024 08:54 PM (4 months ago) | Upcoming
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- gogoman at 8-02-2024 11:15 PM (4 months ago)
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keep calm and carry on!! we need that cup in ABUJA!!!! APEX MUST HOLD IT  Cool Cool Cool
Posted: at 8-02-2024 11:15 PM (4 months ago) | Grande Master
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