The positive vibes are increasing for the Super Eagles as the team kicked off its attempt for a fourth AFCON title in the 33rd edition of the championship in Cameroun, with the 1-0 win against Egypt in the opening game of group D played Tuesday evening.
Basking in the euphoria of the victory, president of Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engr. Musa Kida was full of praises for the team’s determination and unflinching self-belief during the game against Egypt who have been tipped by pundits to run over Nigeria.
” I have always believed that Nigerians have a strong will, determination and uncommon verve to achieve the seemingly impossible,” Kida remarked.
“The victory over Egypt is an indication of how far this team can go in this championship. I’m really happy,” Kida, a former goalkeeper in his youthful days added.
Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, High Chief Donatus Agu- Ejidike, JP, was equally effusive in praises for the Super Eagles.
” This victory over Egypt is good and timely. It would send the necessary messages to our opponents that this team is ready to conquer Africa, once again.
” I want to implore all football-loving Nigerians to rally in support of this team to bring home the coveted trophy,” Ejidike, a patron of Nigeria’s foremost football fans club, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, advised.
Meanwhile, Nigeria and Africa’s leading properties company, Adron Homes and Properties has described the victory as a vindication of the resilience, resourcefulness and hard work of the average Nigerian.
Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, Group Managing Director of the company said, ” we’re happy and grateful to God for this victory against Egypt.
” We are equally happy that the team’s coach, Austin Eguavoen is the brand ambassador of Adron Homes and Properties. We’re a company that believes in creativity, resourcefulness, hard work and unflinching commitment to our jobs. That’s what has been amplified by Austin Eguavoen.”
He went on to also congratulate Nigerians on the victory while adding that the company shall continue to contribute its fair share to the socio-economic development of Nigeria.
It would be recalled that the company recently held another edition of its annual Adron Games in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and with over 3,000 amateur and elite athletes participating in the games that were suprintended by other Adron ambassadors like former track queen and former Super Eagles star Daniel Amokachi.
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