President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, has praised the Super Eagles for showing outstanding character after the team won a bronze medal in the just-concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Recall that the three-time AFCON winners defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the third-place match.
However, in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NOC, Tony Nezianya, on Tuesday, Gumel praised the national team for their victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third-place match, describing the result as a reflection of the team’s mental strength and growing maturity.
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He also noted that this victory is a testament to the remarkable evolution of the squad under Coach Eric Chelle.
“In just one year, the team has undergone a complete transformation from goal-shy to clinical, overcoming previous scoring struggles to become a formidable attacking force.
”Coach Chelle has been able to rebuild the team into a disciplined, respectable side that commands authority on the pitch.
“The Eagles are now national pride and are once more showing the ‘never-say-die’ Nigerian spirit in the face of elite competition.
“The Super Eagles have once again proven they are a powerhouse of African football.
“I look forward to the continued evolution of this exciting new era. Fly High, Super Eagles!!.”
