President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commends the Super Eagles for their 4-2 penalty-point victory against South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the AFCON semi-final. Nigeria's substitute, Kelechi Iheanacho, secured the winning goal in a thrilling match that ended 1-1 in extra time. Tinubu, expressing pride in the team, urged them to soar in the upcoming AFCON Finals and continue making Nigeria proud.
In a similar vein, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate for 2023, Peter Obi, applauds the Super Eagles for their tenacity and readiness to bring home the trophy. He commends the team's determination, professionalism, and patriotism, expressing hope for unity, peace, and progress in the New Nigeria. Obi congratulates the nation on the victory and looks forward to lifting the trophy together in the finals.