Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed immense pride and joy as Nigeria’s Super Eagles clinched victory in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinals.

In a statement released shortly after the thrilling match, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the team’s unwavering determination and resilience, applauding individual players for their outstanding performances.

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The governor extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire team and coaching staff for their remarkable achievement, emphasizing the unity and teamwork that propelled them to success.

“We did it! I am so proud of our Super Eagles for finding that extra tenacity to push through,” he wrote, “From Nwabali with the in-match and penalty heroics to Ekong and Osimhen for taking the initiative to help us score, and to the silent hero, Coach Jose Peseiro, everyone dug deep to give us this one. Off to the finals and, by God’s grace, the Cup. For now, we are playing @AsakeMusik’s Amapiano for the rest of the week.”