Buhari congratulates Eagles for qualifying for AFCON
President Mohammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for booking their place in next year’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 with South Africa at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg this afternoon.
“The President joins millions of football loving Nigerians in commending the team for their spirited and disciplined performance against a very formidable opponent which earned them qualification with the final match against Seychelles a mere formality, ” read a statement by the President’s Spokesman, Femi Adesina.
He promised the Eagles all the necessary support ahead of the tournament scheduled for Cameroon in June.
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He also urged Nigerians to emulate the team’s fighting spirit, professionalism and sense of patriotism.