AFCON 2023: Jubilation as Tinubu’s Govt Makes Promise to Super Eagles After Reaching Final

• The federal government has promised to reward the Super Eagles of Nigeria after the team reached the final of the AFCON 2023
• The Nigerian team secured a hard-fought victory in the semi-final match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday, February 7
• After the match, vice president Kashim Shettima, who graced the game, hailed the players and their officials in the dressing room

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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire - The federal government has promised to reward the Super Eagles of Nigeria "for their commitment and dedication in reaching the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire".

Legit.ng reports that vice president (VP), Kashim Shettima, informed the players and their officials in the dressing room about this development following their victory over South Africa in the semi-final on Wednesday, February 7.

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Shettima said the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration and Nigerians are proud of the Super Eagles' accomplishment.

A statement shared on the verified X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Super Eagles on Thursday morning, February 8, noted that the Shettima was in company with Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun state) and Duoye Diri (Bayelsa state).

Others include minister of youth, Jamila Ibrahim; oil mogul, Wale Tinubu; FIFA council member, Amaju Pinnick; and the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau.

Pictures posted by the Super Eagles media team featured jubilant players and technical crew members.

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AFCON: Nigeria plays Ivory Coast in final

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigeria will play the Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire in the final of the AFCON 2023.

The fixture was confirmed after Côte d'Ivoire defeated DR Congo in the second semi-final match on Wednesday night, February 7.

While Nigeria dispatched South Africa through penalties, the host country, Ivory Coast, beat Congo one nil.

Source: Legit.ng