Presidency’s commendation for Super Eagles on Bronze Medal at 2025 AFCON

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Super Eagles, Nigerian national team, on their bronze medal victory recorded during the recent 2025 African Cup of Nations

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles, Nigerian national team, on the bronze medal victory, which the team won at the weekend during the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in Morocco.

Tinubu commended the Super Eagles for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to host nation Morocco Wednesday last week.

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ConsumerConnect reports the Nigerian Super Eagles had overpowered Egypt, defeating the seven-time AFCON winner, in a penalty shootout after the regular time, during which the Nigerian team dominated.

President Tinubu stated that the Super Eagles players, through their victory, once again, had demonstrated the determination, persistence, and can-do spirit associated with Nigeria.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement, also noted President Tinubu also remarked: “Despite their good run during the tournament, the Eagles lost the semi-final match to Morocco during the penalty shootout last Wednesday, and our people’s hopes of winning the championship were dashed.

“However, our players remained undaunted, and exhibiting the resilience of the Nigerian spirit, their efforts have now paid off.”

The Nigerian leader stated: “We will all be proud of them as they receive their hard-earned bronze medal on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco.

“Thank you, our gallant Super Eagles. Thank you, our national team players. “This bronze medal surely feels good like gold.”