President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended the team for demonstrating the determination, persistence, and resilient spirit associated with Nigeria.
He noted that the players overcame the disappointment of their semi-final loss to Morocco and described the bronze medal as feeling “like gold.”
Key Points:
Presidential recognition reinforces national pride and provides official validation of the team’s effort and resilience.
The statement aims to uplift national morale, framing the bronze achievement as a symbolic victory amid broader socio-economic challenges.
It reinforces the narrative of Nigerian resilience, connecting sports performance to broader national identity and character.
Such high-level acknowledgment may boost the team’s confidence and public support ahead of future international competitions.
The timing fosters a sense of collective achievement, momentarily shifting public focus toward positivity and unity.
The team’s return will be celebrated as a moral victory, with attention now turning to preparations for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria