The Federal Government of Nigeria has rallied behind the Super Eagles with an inspiring message as they gear up for their crucial AFCON semifinal showdown against hosts Morocco on Wednesday.The encouragement came from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who spoke on behalf of the government. He urged the players to deliver maximum effort right from the opening whistle through to the final moments of the match.
In his statement, the minister highlighted the team's impressive run so far in the tournament, praising their discipline, bravery, and unwavering belief qualities that continue to make the Super Eagles one of the continent's most formidable sides. He reminded the squad of their rich history of success at the Africa Cup of Nations and against strong opposition, emphasizing that those achievements stemmed from solid teamwork, self-assurance, and relentless determination attributes they have consistently displayed throughout this competition.
Idris stressed that the entire nation is united in support of the team, with millions of Nigerians drawing inspiration from their performances and placing their hopes in them. He encouraged the players to step onto the field as champions, united like brothers, and driven by a fierce hunger to succeed.
Key excerpts from the minister's message include:
In his statement, the minister highlighted the team's impressive run so far in the tournament, praising their discipline, bravery, and unwavering belief qualities that continue to make the Super Eagles one of the continent's most formidable sides. He reminded the squad of their rich history of success at the Africa Cup of Nations and against strong opposition, emphasizing that those achievements stemmed from solid teamwork, self-assurance, and relentless determination attributes they have consistently displayed throughout this competition.
Idris stressed that the entire nation is united in support of the team, with millions of Nigerians drawing inspiration from their performances and placing their hopes in them. He encouraged the players to step onto the field as champions, united like brothers, and driven by a fierce hunger to succeed.
Key excerpts from the minister's message include:
- Acknowledging that the players are carrying the dreams of the country and are never alone in this battle.
- Calling on them to stay concentrated, rely on each other, and fight for every opportunity while drawing strength from their proven track record.
- Urging them to approach the game with the pride of their heritage and the confidence they have earned to go even further.
This comes as the Super Eagles prepare to take on a tough challenge against the Atlas Lions in Rabat, with a spot in the final on the line. The team enters the encounter in excellent form, having secured victories in all their previous matches and leading the goal-scoring charts in the tournament.
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