The Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived early Tuesday morning in Abuja from Abidjan, Cote d’ivoire, the venue of the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The team was warmly welcomed by top government officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The Eagles are billed to be hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja later today (Tuesday).
Recall that the team played the host of the tournament, Cote d’Ivoire and lost by 2 goals to one on Sunday.
President Tinubu, in a statement on Monday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, commended the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, assiduity, and sacrifice to come this far in the tournament, acknowledging the hurdles they consistently surpassed to get to the finals.
The president urged Nigerians to be of good cheer, emphasizing that “We won a great victory in the hearts of Africa and the world by our grit, rigour, and determination in the field of play.
“Let this passing event not dispirit us, but bring us together to work harder. We are a great nation bound as one by the green-white-green banner of resilience, joy, hope, duty, and untiring love.”
Watch the video of their arrival here.
