President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, for Saturday’s bronze medal victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n
The President commends the Super Eagles for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to host nation Morocco last Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The Super Eagles overpowered Egypt, defeating the seven-time AFCON winner, in a penalty shootout after the regular time, in which the Nigerian team dominated.<\/p>\n
President Tinubu states that the Super Eagles players, through their victory, have once again demonstrated the determination, persistence, and can-do spirit associated with our country.<\/p>\n
The President remarks: “Despite their good run during the tournament, the Eagles lost the semi-final match to Morocco during the penalty shootout last Wednesday, and our people’s hopes of winning the championship were dashed.<\/p>\n
“However, our players remained undaunted, and exhibiting the resilience of the Nigerian spirit, their efforts have now paid off.<\/p>\n
“We will all be proud of them as they receive their hard-earned bronze medal on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco.<\/p>\n
“Thank you, our gallant Super Eagles. Thank you, our national team players. This bronze medal surely feels good like gold.”<\/p>\n
Bayo Onanuga,
\nSpecial Adviser to the President,
\n(Information & Strategy).
\nJanuary 17, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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