Ahead of the crucial AFCON 2023 quarter final match against Palancas Negras of Angola, Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Eno, has sent a heartfelt message to the Super Eagles , asking the coach Jose Peseiro-led to consolidate on their Round of 16 victory.
Senator Enoh’s succinct letter in message authored by his media aide, Diana-Mary Nsan, congratulated the Eagles on their victory at the round of sixteen against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and applauded the improvements of the national team during the match.
“You outclassed and thumped an old foe who came into the party determined to halt your resolute march towards clinching the coveted trophy,” he said.
The Minister urged the team to stay the path of victory reminding them that the task is not yet completed.
He continued: “You have given a good account of yourselves so far, let me quickly remind you that the job is not yet done, and will be done when you bring the highly sought after trophy back home as worthy African Champions.
“Your determination, commitment and improvement through every match has shown all the possibilities that the team has all it takes to win the 2023 African Cup of Nations. We completely believe in you.
“Fate and the dream of well- meaning Nigerians has thrust this responsibility on your shoulders ,you should seize this moment and do our Nation proud by ‘doing it again’.”
Three time champions, Nigeria first won the AFCON in 1980 by defeating Algeria and in 1994, Nigeria clinched the cup following a 2-1 win over Zambia while in 2013, Nigeria beat Burkina Faso to conquer the continent.
Senator Enoh reverberated the profound impact the victory of the Super Eagles would bring to the nation without mincing words.
