The Super Eagles of Nigeria have received a massive boost of two hundred million naira from the Progressive Governors’ Forum as they prepare to face South Africa in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, who secured the generous donation from the APC governors, praised their swift action and commitment to supporting the national team.
“I want to thank the Progressive Governors’ Forum under the leadership of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state for galvanizing and redeeming the sum of two hundred million naira only to the Super Eagles of Nigeria who are currently in Cote D’Ivoire for AFCON 2023,” he said in a statement.
He added: “The Super Eagles have shown immense commitment and tenacity through every match, this shows that they are on the path to conquering the continent again and bringing home the coveted Cup of Nations. Therefore, we must rally support for them because upon their shoulders lie the enormous responsibility to make Nigeria our great Nation proud.”
The Super Eagles, who are the defending champions of the tournament, have been in impressive form, winning four out of their five matches and scoring 12 goals. They will face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, who eliminated hosts Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals, on Wednesday at the Stade Bouaké in Bouaké.
The match, which kicks off at 6PM Nigerian time, promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the continent’s powerhouses. The winner will advance to the final, where they will meet either Senegal or Morocco, who will clash in the other semi-final.
The Super Eagles are aiming to win their fourth AFCON title, while the Bafana Bafana are seeking their second. Both teams have met 15 times in the past, with Nigeria winning eight, drawing five and losing two.
