The 2023 Presidential candidate for Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged the Super Eagles to double their efforts in Saturday [today] Africa Cup of Nations knockout clash against Cameroon.
In a series of tweets on Saturday via his verified X handle @PeterObi, the former Anambra governor congratulated the Nigerian team for reaching the round of 16.
He had tweeted:
I congratulate our dear Super Eagles for their efforts in the ongoing African Cup of Nations and for scaling through the group stage. As they go into the knock-out stage today, with a match against our friendly neighbour, Cameroon, I encourage them to double their efforts, while wishing them, and by extension our dear nation, Nigeria, a resounding victory. In spite of present odds and difficulties, we remain a nation of winners.
Our football players carry the banner of our youth as ambassadors of our nation. I share and will always support their hope and the promise of the great nation we deserve and are working towards. It is POssible.
In my desire to see a New and productive Nigeria, I am always delighted to read the inspiring success stories of Nigerians making outstanding impacts in their respective fields of endeavor, on the national and global stage.
They not only bring honor to our nation but they inspire our youths through their success stories, by reflecting the spirit of hard work, commitment to duty, pursuit of excellence, and desire to rise above one’s challenges.
I appreciate their many contributions to our nation and humanity. People like them continue to strengthen my belief in the possibility of a New Nigeria, where our teeming youths with their energy and talents, given the right education will lead the world. -PO
The winner of the West African clash will advance to the quarterfinals to play against the winner of Angola vs Namibia, to be played at 6pm (Nigerian time) at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Saturday.
Both teams are seeking to add to their AFCON trophy tallies, with Nigeria eyeing a fourth title and Cameroon looking for a sixth.
