President of Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau has applauded the contributions of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Senate, Chief Godswill Akpabio and Nigeria’s FIFA Member Amaju Melvin Pinnick as the Super Eagles wended elegantly and unapologetically into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals in Cote d’Ivoire.
Gusau, ever modest and level-headed even in the midst of mass excitement and euphoria of Nigeria’s progress, told thenff.com that he would rather give credit for the team’s advancement to key individuals who have played major roles behind the scenes to spur the team to rise to higher heights.
Three-time champions Nigeria have cruised into the last four of the 34th Africa Cup of Nations, with solid performances against host nation Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Cameroon and Angola, following an opening day 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea.
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“Let me tell you something: that virtual interaction that our Father of the Nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) had with the players prior to the match against Angola was highly motivating and inspiring at the same time. He told them to go for it because they can do it and that they have the capacity to go all the way. The players told me his words kept ringing in their ears,” Gusau told thenff.com.
“We also commend the President of the Senate of the Federal Republic, Chief Godswill Akpabio (CON) for finding the time to come all the way to Abidjan to cheer the Eagles to victory against the Angolans. It was a very tough game but the players knew the whole of Nigeria was behind them having heard the words of Mr. President and knowing that the country’s number three man was in the stands cheering them on.”
“I must also give kudos to Nigeria’s Member of the esteemed FIFA Council, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, my predecessor in office. He has been amazing in the way he has supported everything we are doing and provided valuable advice every now and then. He is a real patriot with so much passion and the NFF is grateful to him.”
Nigeria will now square up to the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the competition’s first semi-final at the Stade de la Paix (Stadium of Peace) in Bouake on Wednesday evening.
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Mr President of NFF you forgot to thank Mr @Peter Obi also he sang through out the game with the Nigerian supporters.
Who is Obi? Are you talking of Obi Cubana or OBIFRAUD?
With your utterances@DrBank, you are dragging badluck upon the SE. Don’t be surprise if the Super Eagles loose against SA. A house divided against itself can never stand. Nonsense, hypocrites everywhere.
Bad luck koo, Obidiot nii.
The new vigour with which you see in these SE players is all because of the encouragement from our president Tinubu. His commitment is a welcome development that gingers the players on.
PBAT approved all the outstanding salaries, match bonuses and camping allowance dating back to 2021 and the same players who couldn’t beat an ordinary Lesotho team suddenly becomes the darling team of the AFCON 2023 in a matter of few weeks.
If na only luck dey wn games, why did Goodluck Jonathan not win any trophy during his era?
Your Tinubu is an election rigger and drug pusher convicted in USA. If you insult Obi we will give it back to you. So just talk football and leave insults out here.
Dem wan enter politics now…Nigeria go loose to SA
God forbid my brother how can you wish that to the boys that are fighting for all of us.anyway i don’t know if you are from naija
U will come back here by Gid grace and say had I know
Congrats the Super Eagles!
God bless the father of our nation, Bola Tinibu!!
May God protect Nigerians!!!
Let’s not forget the ordinary man and woman who are there in Abdijan , the real supporters who sing and dance for 90 mins , willing the boys on , their technical team who train teach and set up the team, in training . They decide who play , they decide the tactics and stick with it when you and I are picking this team and that tean
We are on our way to the finals, go go Eagles.
God bless our president for this success.
Super Eagles’ victory aligns with president Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. Up up Eagles!
Hiya!
What’re you guys talking about the Agbado revolution?
Hahaha! This boy, u remember Agbado. I think we should b discussing Super Eagles, progress, NFF, etc. Well, Maize or corn (Agbado) according to tandfonline, is an important cereal crop of the world. It is a source of nutrition as well as phytochemical compounds. Phytochemicals play an important role in preventing chronic diseases. It contains various major phytochemicals such as carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and phytosterols. It add values. I actually tot you were gonna ask of the importance.
If I have my way, I’ll advise the president to ensure that youth corps members are sent to the farms to cultivate maize for export.
See Nelly and Deles’. Gusau Hails President Tinubu, Akpabio As Super Eagles Prepare For South Africa Test is the heading, so where’s Agbado farming coming from? You should be telling CSN to keep a tab on the Eagles as they fly to Bouake for the next game. On the Victory so far, it’s a credit to the government of the day.
Awalokan government should discentralize the economy just like he will do to sports for better results. We need regional sport competition. OVER TO NFF PRESIDENT.
See Nelly and Deles’. Gusau Hails President Tinubu, Akpabio As Super Eagles Prepare For South Africa Test is the heading, so where’s Agbado farming coming from? You should be telling CSN to keep a tab on the Eagles as they fly to Bouake for the next game. On the Victory so far, it’s a credit to the government of the day.
Pls, pls bringing Tinubu and his cohort into this tournament might bring bad luck because heaven knows Tinubu is operating with a stolen mandate and guys no get joy. So pls lets cleanse our minds of this negative energy so that SE will continue to shine. Meanwhile, I beseech u Complete sports editor stop posting anything concerning Nigerian politicians for now till the cup is won. Thanks
Olodo 4-4-2, you are still very delusional ever since? Which stolen mandate are you talking about? Are you guys NORMAL at all. or Obi don dash you all some form of Madness?
Better stop bringing in your useless mad politics into this forum o.
Perso bey come distant 3rd dey insist say na him mandate, eyin olodo gbogbo, Obi don commit the brain tissue from your head
… and na wetin be ur PAPA position in dat elections
Tribalism is a huge disease. So SE is doing better now, is te country doing any good? Guess some are buying bread, fuel and other commodities cheaper somewhere?
Now, people are talking soccer and it’s being mixed with rotten Nigerian politics..orchestrated by young people. It’s a shame really.
**Person wey come distant 3rd**…..
Hypocrites, you see white and call it black. God will judge all of una.
Olodo agbado ass stupid idiots. We go give it to you wotowoto, if u don’t respect urself.
Loser’s rantings. Tinubu is your President while Obi is just a citizen like me and you and he bows for the President.
Si you like, talk wotowoto from now till eternity, it doesn’t change the fact but only shows how miserable your lots are
Super Eagles under the provision of PBAT is soaring high, lets embrace that and propel them high with our support and prayers instead of wishing them bad luck just because Tinubu was associated with them.
Stop being a child of hate
Agbado farm should have been established in Edo State since Agbado Market was already established in Oredo. Ha ha ha !!. Smile for once.
Let’s assume that credit should also go to the government as per super Eagles exploit in Cote d’viore, why is no credit going to the government in other areas?
Like?
Like which area na? Abeg ans.