AFCON: Sanwo-Olu commends, seeks more support for Super Eagles
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the Super Eagles for their performance at the just concluded 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.
Sanwo-Olu said the Super Eagles, despite losing at the final of the AFCON to the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, deserved commendation for their superb performance in the competition.
Sanwo-Olu in a statement on Monday, 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 Africa Cup of Nations by defeating many countries, noting that the participation of the team in the final on Sunday was a testament to the determination, resilience and commitment of the Super Eagles to the competition.
The governor added, “Nigerians who have looked forward to Nigeria winning the AFCON Cup for the fourth time should not be discouraged by the outcome of the match against Côte d’Ivoire.
“Lagos residents and Nigerians, particularly lovers of football, should not allow the defeat of the Super Eagles at the AFCON final to affect their love for the national team.”
Sanwo-Olu, who provided venues for Lagos residents to watch the AFCON matches at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena and 26 other centres across the State, urged Nigerians to continue to support national teams in future competitions.