President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles, following their victory over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in yesterday’s match.

Reacting to the hard-fought victory, President Tinubu, on his verified X handle, eulogized the Super Eagles for their achievement and charged them to go on to achieve victory at the final of the tournament.

Nigeria holds the record for the highest number of appearances at the AFCON semi-finals, having played 15 times.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kashim Shettima who was at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire, to cheer the team has also hailed the players saying their performance throughout the tournament has been marked by exceptional talent, determination, and resilience, captivating the hearts of fans nationwide.

He said the support of the citizens shows that the nation stands united and eager to witness them etch their names in football history.

Callers on our breakfast talk show, The Big Story expressed delight at the victory and emphasized the importance of sports to Nigeria’s unity.