Buhari Hails Super Eagles, Charges Players to Bring Gold Medals to Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria on their victory over Sudan in the semi-final of the 2018 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) in Marrakesh, Morocco. 

Buhari joined millions of football loving Nigerians in celebrating the dogged performance of the team which qualified them for the final on Sunday with

Morocco and urged the players and the coaching crew to "remain focused and determined as they go for gold in the final match." 

In a statement by the President's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari said he has been "keenly" following "the team’s progress throughout the tournament with delight." 

The President commended the team's "hardwork, dedication, discipline and indomitable spirit, which are truly worthy of emulation." 

 The President assured the team of the "unflinching support, goodwill and prayers of the Federal Government and all Nigerians as they soar to victory."