Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed Nigeria’s team, Super Eagles, for their performance at the just-concluded 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
Sanwo-Olu said the Super Eagles despite losing at the final of the competition to the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, deserved commendation for their superb performance.
Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued yesterday by his chief press secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, commended the players, the coaching crew and the entire management of the team for making Nigeria proud at the competition by reaching the final against all odds.
He said the Super Eagles fought gallantly to advance to the final of the contest by defeating many countries, noting that the participation of the team in the final on Sunday is a testament to the determination, resilience and commitment of the Super Eagles to the competition.
The governor urged Nigerians who have looked forward to Nigeria winning the AFCON Cup for the fourth time not to be discouraged by the outcome of the match against Côte d’Ivoire.
He appealed to Lagos residents and Nigerians, particularly lovers of football, not to allow the defeat of the Super Eagles to affect their love for the national team.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who provided venues for Lagos residents to watch the AFCON matches at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena and 26 other places across the state, urged Nigerians to continue to support national teams in future competitions.