Abbas charges Eagles to beat Cameroon
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has charged the Super Eagles to go for victory and bring home the coveted trophy at the ongoing African Cup of Nations.
In his message to the Nigerian senior national team, said the Super Eagles have the potential to win the AFCON considering the array of stars and experienced players in the team.
The Speaker said football and several other sports have been a potent tool for uniting Nigerians across ethno-religious lines, adding that the citizens show more patriotism, unity and love through their passion for the national teams.
He expressed his appreciation to the delegation of the House, comprising some members and several former Super Eagles players who are currently in Cote d’Ivoire to cheer the team to victory.
The Speaker urged the relevant government agencies and officials who are managing the Nigerian team at AFCON to ensure that their welfare is given the utmost priority, saying it would go a long way to motivate the nationals.
