By Francis Adewumi
The Founder of Opeyemi David Falegan Foundation ODF Hon. Opeyemi David Falegan has congratulated the National Male Football Team; Super Eagles for clinching the Silver Prize at the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 for a fifth time.
Falegan celebrates the entire players and Coaching Crew for their spirited efforts; as well as the Team Captain, William Troost Ekong for emerging ‘Man of the Competition’ hosted by Cote’d Ivoire.
Being a country with a vibrant youth population, we are confident that this achievement; nonetheless, would inspire not just the multitude of sports talents across the country, but our countrymen and women in other spheres of influence to do more for their fatherland.
As contained in a statement by Adewumi Francis one of ODF, Media aides hails the team for uniting Nigerians across religious, ethnic and political lines.
Noting that the country has been more united by their sterling performance at the tournament, he commends the Super Eagles for giving a good account of themselves during the tournament.
“The Super Eagles, based on their performance at the tournament, deserved victory but narrowly lost the AFCON trophy. Nevertheless, they have proven that Nigeria remains the giant of Africa in sport and other endeavours. During the tournament, Nigerians showed that we are one great nation. Nigerians are proud of you,” he said.