President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, on their bronze medal victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In a statement on Saturday, the President commended the team for bouncing back from the disappointment of their semi-final loss to host nation Morocco to secure third place in the tournament.
The Super Eagles defeated seven-time African champions Egypt in a dramatic penalty shootout after regular time, a match in which the Nigerian side dominated play.
President Tinubu noted that the victory once again reflects the determination, persistence, and can-do spirit for which Nigeria is known.
“Despite their good run during the tournament, the Eagles lost the semi-final match to Morocco during the penalty shootout last Wednesday, and our people’s hopes of winning the championship were dashed,” the President said.
“However, our players remained undaunted, and exhibiting the resilience of the Nigerian spirit, their efforts have now paid off.
“We will all be proud of them as they receive their hard-earned bronze medal on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco.
“Thank you, our gallant Super Eagles. Thank you, our national team players. This bronze medal surely feels good like gold.”
