President Bola Tinubu has bestowed national honors on the Super Eagles of Nigeria, including the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), apartments in the Federal Capital Territory, and a piece of land.
This announcement was made during a ceremony held at the Council Chamber in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where President Tinubu hosted the players and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The delegation was led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh.
The Super Eagles, who finished as runners-up in the recently concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON), attended the ceremony dressed in green. Among them was Alex Iwobi, who had faced online criticism following Nigeria’s loss to Côte d’Ivoire in the final.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commended the team, coach, crew, and management for their dedication and perseverance throughout the tournament. He recognized the challenges they had overcome, which culminated in an impressive performance leading up to the finals.
President Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to remain steadfast, emphasizing the nation’s triumph in capturing the hearts of Africa and the world through their determination on the field.
“We should not be disheartened by this recent event but rather come together and strive harder. As a nation, we are united by the green-white-green banner of resilience, joy, hope, duty, and unwavering love,” remarked the president.
Addressing the Nigerian youth, Tinubu urged them to continue pursuing their dreams, highlighting the potential for future heroes to emerge from grassroots football. He reassured them of his administration’s commitment to supporting their aspirations.
