Sanwo-Olu Hosts Super Eagles, Charges Them To Bring AFCON Trophy Back Home

Nigerian national football team, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a special dinner for the Super Eagles on January 9, 2024, just before their departure for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.

The event was attended by Sports Development Minister Senator John Owan Enoh and other notable guests, including Governors Douye Diri (Bayelsa State), Seyi Makinde (Oyo State), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta State), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State), and Godwin Obaseki (Edo State).

During the dinner, Governor Sanwo-Olu encouraged the Super Eagles to make Nigeria proud by bringing home the AFCON trophy.

The players and officials were in high spirits as they enjoyed the evening and the camaraderie with the distinguished guests.

The Super Eagles, who have won the AFCON three times, will be facing stiff competition in Group A against the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, as well as Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.

However, the team is determined to rise to the challenge and bring the trophy back to Nigeria.

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, expressed his gratitude to Governor Sanwo-Olu and his administration for hosting the event and for their unwavering support for the team.

The Super Eagles are scheduled to depart for Abidjan on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, for the tournament.