Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Urges Super Eagles to Win AFCON for National Uplift

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called upon the Nigerian men’s football team, the Super Eagles, to secure victory in the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. He expressed that winning the championship would provide a sense of relief and inspiration to the nation, particularly during challenging times such as economic crises and the removal of fuel subsidies.informationguidenigeria

Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of determination and teamwork for achieving success in competitions. He conveyed this message during a special dinner held in honor of the Super Eagles at Lagos House, Marina, ahead of their departure to Cote d’Ivoire for the AFCON tournament, set to kick off on Saturday, January 13.NYSC Portal

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He said, “You are our country’s unifier, as much as we will be putting pressure on you during the matches, Nigerians expect you to do that (unifying spirit) for us. We believe we have the men who can do it for us.

“People might say we don’t have a team, it’s another thing to believe in yourself and once you believe in yourself and as a team, we are on that track already, no matter the obstacles, no matter the fuel price facing the country, but just to go out there and demonstrate your undying spirit as Nigerians with a total of 220 million people in the country and the Diaspora are right behind you.

“And this is how you can write your names in gold forever. And I want to assure you that this number (220 million Nigerians) is behind you in support.

“We know you have a sense of patronage and patriotism, let that be your driving force. Let it encourage you that, for our country at the moment, we need this unifier. We need peace, we need sports as a healing tool for us, (Nigerians).”JAMB Result

Sanwo-Olu told the Eagles that Nigerians “need that cup to be a succour that would energise us and bring together all of the yearnings of this country. And I pray God gives you the strength to achieve this.”

He told the players to ensure they “don’t give up,” adding, “It could be that the first half is not what you want, to give up. It could get to 70 minutes, don’t give up.JAMB Portal

“You could see 80 minutes, don’t give up. You have to have that belief that until the whistle blows, you still have an opportunity and that’s how life is.”

“Because when we want to say that we will do it again, it is not by mouth alone, it’s about that team’s spirit and commitment. Just know that over 222 million Nigerians are behind you,” the governor stated.