Presidency hails Super Eagles for reaching AFCON semis

The Presidency has hailed the Super Eagles for reaching the semi-final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan .

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this via X.

Onanuga congratulated Ademola Lookman for scoring the goal and Victor Osimhen for continually terrorizing the Angola’s defence.

Congrats Super Eagles for qualifying for the semi finals of AFCON 2023, with vital goal scored by Ademola Lookman. Nigeria, qualifying for the 16th time, has now equaled Egypt’s record for most semi-final appearances. Congrats to Moses Simon, who provided the assist to Lookman… pic.twitter.com/Ypdr124J6L

— Bayo Onanuga (@aonanuga1956) February 2, 2024

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According to Onanuga: “Congrats Super Eagles for qualifying for the semi finals of AFCON 2023, with vital goal scored by Ademola Lookman.

“Nigeria, qualifying for the 16th time, has now equaled Egypt’s record for most semi-final appearances.

“Congrats to Moses Simon, who provided the assist to Lookman and was also crowned Man of the Match.

“Congrats to Victor Osimhen for continually terrorising the Angola defence. The goals will come, be rest assured.”