Senate President Godswill Akpabio offered words of encouragement to the Super Eagles, assuring them that they are champions despite not clinching the African Nations Cup in Cote d’Ivoire. During a meeting with the team’s captain, William Troost-Ekong, in his Abuja office on February 14, Akpabio commended the players for winning the silver medal in the tournament.
In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media/Communication, Anietie Ekong, Akpabio emphasized that the Super Eagles had made the nation proud by reaching the final of the competition. He called on all Nigerians to show their support and commendation to the team.
“I see you all as champions. You may not have won the ultimate prize but you made our country proud through your performance. Nigerians were very united in their support for you. You only lost the trophy but not the hearts of Nigerians,” said Akpabio.
He challenged the team to work harder for future competitions, expressing the hope that they would return not just with the team’s jersey but also with the coveted trophy.
In response, Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong expressed gratitude for the support from Akpabio and the entire nation. He thanked Akpabio for traveling to Cote d’Ivoire to back the team. Troost-Ekong assured that the team would strive to surpass their achievements by aiming for the gold medal in the next competition.
Senators present at the reception included Deputy Senate President Barau Jubril, Senate Leader Bamidele Opeyemi, Asuquo Ekpenyong, Adeola Olamilekan, William Eteng, Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, Tokunbo Abiru, among others.
