President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit.
In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the national team for bouncing back from their semi-final defeat to host nation Morocco to secure a third-place finish in the tournament.
The Super Eagles defeated seven-time champions Egypt via a penalty shootout after regulation time ended in a draw, with Nigeria dominating large periods of the encounter.
President Tinubu noted that the players demonstrated determination, persistence and the indomitable Nigerian spirit by overcoming disappointment to finish the competition on a strong note.
According to him, although Nigerians’ hopes of lifting the AFCON trophy were dashed after the semi-final loss to Morocco, the team remained undaunted and focused, eventually earning a well-deserved bronze medal.
“We will all be proud of them as they receive their hard-earned bronze medal on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco,” the President said, adding that the achievement was worthy of celebration.
President Tinubu expressed gratitude to the players and officials of the national team, stressing that the bronze medal was a testament to their commitment and resilience, and that it “surely feels good like gold.”
The Super Eagles’ third-place finish marks another notable achievement for Nigeria on the continental stage and reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s football powerhouses.
