– Peter Obi, the flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, has sent words of encouragement to the Super Eagles.
Obi has urged the Super Eagles to double their efforts in their upcoming match with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16, scheduled for Saturday, January 27.
In a series of tweets posted on his X account on Saturday, January 27, the former governor of Anambra state congratulated the Nigerian team for reaching the round of 16 and urged them not to relent in their quest to emerge victorious at AFCON in Ivory Coast.
“I congratulate our dear Super Eagles for their efforts in the ongoing African Cup of Nations and for scaling through the group stage. As they go into the knock-out stage today, with a match against our friendly neighbour, Cameroon, I encourage them to double their efforts, while wishing them, and by extension our dear nation, Nigeria, a resounding victory. In spite of present odds and difficulties, we remain a nation of winners.”
I congratulate our dear Super Eagles for their efforts in the ongoing African Cup of Nations and for scaling through the group stage. As they go into the knock-out stage today, with a match against our friendly neighbour, Cameroon,
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) January 27, 2024
Source: 9japolitics.ng
