GOVERNOR of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to win the 2023 AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast.
The Governor, who hosted the Eagles, their coaches, and other contingent members at the State house in Marina, encouraged the Eagles to make Nigeria proud and win the biennial tournament.
A statement by Sanwo-Olu on social media to the Super Eagles read, "It was an honour to host the Super Eagles this evening at the Lagos State/NFF Send Forth event as they gear up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
“My prayers are with our team for strength, resilience, and unity on this journey. To the Super Eagles: You carry the hopes of a nation on your shoulders.
"As you represent us at the #AFCON2023, may you play with passion, unity, and determination. Make Nigeria proud and bring the cup home.
The three-time African champions have already left Lagos, Nigeria, for Abidjan, Ivory Coast, earlier this morning for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations. They will play against the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau in Group A.
