Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election have reacted following the victory of the Super Eagles over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Super Eagles defeated the Bafana Bafana of South 4:2 on Wednesday to qualify for the final of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The semi final fixture in Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire had ended 1:1 draw after over 120 minutes of intense football at the Stade de la Paix. However, Nigeria pulled through on penalties.
Reacting, Tinubu wrote on his official X account: “From the Southernmost cape of Africa to the Plains of Mauritania and the coast of West Africa…. You have made us all Proud to be Nigerians! Go… Soar in the AFCON Finals. Well done, boys!”
Similarly, Peter Obi, 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.
“Our team has maintained great determination, professionalism, and patriotism with a high energy level, signifying their readiness to bring home the trophy.
“I congratulate them, and our dear nation for this victory, while appreciating everyone who has contributed to our victorious journey so far.
“As we prepare for the finals, and get ready to lift the trophy together, we remain hopeful that, together as one, we will lift the banner of unity, peace, and progress in the New Nigeria we look forward to.
“Nigeria is a great nation with great people!”
