Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wrote a heartwarming letter to the Super Eagles, hailing the team for their “tenacious performance” during the 2023 AFCON finals match on Sunday, February 11.
The President also commended the “coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, diligence, and sacrifice to reach this far in the tournament.”
News Central reported that the Elephants of Ivory Coast lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy last night after defeating Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-1 in the finals. The Ivorians scored the two winning goals in the second half of the match.
The President wrote on his official X handle: