The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, jubilated and congratulated the Nigerian team as they won their ticket to the finals on Wednesday.
In a post made on his X handle, he said that the team exhibited a strong fighting spirit in their game against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a penalty knockout of 4 goals to 2 goals in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations games (AFCON).
“Today was yet another victorious outing for Nigeria as our national team, the Super Eagles, displayed great fighting spirit, beating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to take Nigeria to the finals in the ongoing AFCON games,” he said.
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Peter stated that the Nigerian team maintained great determination, professionalism, and patriotism with a high energy level, signifying their readiness to bring home the trophy, as he congratulated them.
“I congratulate them and our dear nation for this victory, while appreciating everyone who has contributed to our victorious journey so far.
“As we prepare for the finals and get ready to lift the trophy together, we remain hopeful that, together as one, we will lift the banner of unity, peace, and progress in the New Nigeria we look forward to. Nigeria is a great nation with great people,” Obi obliged.
