The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has expressed profound enthusiasm following the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s successful qualification for the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), hosted in Côte d’Ivoire.
In a riveting semi-final encounter on Wednesday, the Super Eagles secured victory over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa with a four-goal to two triumph in a penalty shootout held in Bouake.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas, visibly jubilant at the Super Eagles’ achievement, conveyed his optimism regarding the team’s potential to clinch the coveted AFCON trophy, emphasizing the nation’s unwavering support behind the Nigerian national football team.
Expressing his best wishes for the team ahead of the final showdown scheduled for Sunday, Speaker Abbas affirmed the nation’s solidarity with the Super Eagles.
It is anticipated that Speaker Abbas will be present in Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday to personally bolster the morale of the Super Eagles as they vie for AFCON glory.
