Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: President Tinubu To Miss AFCON Final, Details Emerge

• President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the AFCON finals
• Tinubu directed maximum support for the Super Eagles as they confront the Elephant of Côte d'Ivoire on Sunday, February 11
• The President urged Nigerians to create a wave of national pride that propels the Super Eagles to glory.

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy.

State House, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will no longer attend the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) between the Super Eagles and Elephant of Côte d'Ivoire.

Tinubu directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the AFCON finals at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday, February 11.

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Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President) disclosed this in a statement.

Special Adviser Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, also confirmed this via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter)@aonanuga1956

“President Tinubu believes that Vice President Shettima's presence at the final alongside the delegation is a testament to the government's unwavering support for the team and its dedication to their success.”

The federal government calls on Nigerians to unite in support of the Super Eagles.

The President also urged Nigerians to raise their voices in encouragement and create a wave of national pride that propels the team to glory.

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Tinubu, 22 governors to storm Ivory Coast

Legit.ng earlier reported that Tinubu will reportedly travel to Ivory Coast to watch the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Côte d’Ivoire

A source informed that President Tinubu will be in Ivory Coast for the final on Sunday, February 11.

The source said: "President Bola Tinubu is coming here for the final along with his wife (Oluremi Tinubu). In fact, about 22 governors are also expected. So, it will be a full house on Sunday. "Cabinet members and ministers will be here for the game against Ivory Coast as well."

Source: Legit.ng