Sports Minister congratulates Super Eagles on emphatic victory and AFCON qualification
Posted : 10 September 2023
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has congratulated Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team over their emphatic victory against Sao Tomé and Principe in Uyo.
The Super Eagles smashed their opponents 6-0 to wrap up the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 qualifying series in grand style.
Speaking on the outcome of the encounter, Enoh congratulated the team for rewarding the support of Nigerians with a good performance while charging the team to bring home the AFCON next year.
“On behalf of all Nigerians, I congratulate the Super Eagles for making the country proud with such an incredible performance."
While this wraps up our qualification, "I want to charge the team to go out against all odds in Ivory Coast next year."
"We want the AFCON trophy to land in Nigeria, and all hands will be on deck to make this happen,” he stated.
“The ministry will work round the clock to ensure the team gets the best preparation possible in our quest to bring glory to Nigeria."
"Our players have displayed commitment to the national colors, and I hope that the renewed sense of patriotism remains in place to catalyse the team at the AFCON.”
The Super Eagles scored 15 points in six games to secure the top spot in Group A. Lagos-born Victor Osimhen grabbed a hat trick to become Nigeria’s fourth all-time highest goalscorer with 20 goals.
Goals from Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Samuel Chukwueze completed the rout. The AFCON is billed to take place in Ivory Coast in January 2024.
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