Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has sent his wishes to the Super Eagles as they prepare for their opening game.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Equatorial Guinea in their opening group game as they begin their AFCON campaign.
Jose Peseiro’s team are looking to replicate their 2013 triumph in South Africa and has gotten a lot of support from various personalities in the country.
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Victor Moses, the former Chelsea winger and a retired Nigerian international, recently took to Twitter to express his support for Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign.
Peter Obi’s support for the Super Eagles
Peter Obi who lost the presidential election to newly elected president Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has always been a fan of the Super Eagles.
He declared his support for the team on his official account on X saying, “As our dear nation, Nigeria prepares for their first match against Equatorial Guinea in the Group A match at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan today.
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“I wish to join other football enthusiasts in wishing our Super Eagles resounding victory in all their games.
“Nigeria’s impact on football in Africa and globally is remarkable, thanks to the creative talent of our youths. Our national football team is prepared and ready to bring home the trophy.
“I encourage them to give their best to the game and be of good cheer. Nigerians are solidly behind them.
“I like also to congratulate CAF and FIFA for the tournament that helps to develop African youths and create unity in the continent. -PO
The Super Eagles will be looking to start their AFCON campaign with a win against Equatorial Guinea after seeing the host country Ivory Coast claim all three points in their opening group game.
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