On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu met with the national team, the Super Eagles, where he announced that each member would be honored with national awards (Member of the Order of the Niger, MON). The accolades also included flats in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a parcel of land.
The delegation to the presidency was led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, along with officials from the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The Super Eagles secured the second position in the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosted by Côte d’Ivoire, and all team members were seen in green attires.
Notably, Alex Iwobi, who faced cyber attacks following Nigeria’s loss to Côte d’Ivoire in the AFCON final, was also present. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commended the team, coach, crew, and entire management for their hard work and dedication throughout the tournament.
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President Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain positive, emphasizing that Nigeria achieved a significant victory in the hearts of Africa and the world through determination on the field. He acknowledged the team’s consistent improvement and performance, overcoming obstacles to reach the finals.
In his words, “Let this passing event not dishearten us but bring us together to work harder. We are a great nation bound as one by the green-white-green banner of resilience, joy, hope, duty, and untiring love. To those cherished Nigerian youths expressing their gifts in communities, drawing lines in the sand as they play football in their humble rectangles of play, you can be our heroes tomorrow; do not relent in your pursuit. My administration is here to make dreams come true,” the President declared.