Enthusiastic football fans in Kano celebrated the Super Eagles‘ impressive victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations’ round of 16, a win that secured Nigeria’s spot in the quarter-finals. The match, part of the tournament in Cote D’Ivoire, saw a standout performance from Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, who scored twice to seal the victory.
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Muzammil Yola, the Assistant Secretary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), praised the Super Eagles for their remarkable improvement and well-deserved win. He expressed pride in the team’s resilience, patriotism, and resurgence.
Alhaji Aminu Garko, the Chairman of the NUJ’s correspondents’ chapel, echoed these sentiments, calling for continued prayers and support for the team. He encouraged the Eagles to maintain their current form and aim for the championship trophy, expressing confidence in their potential to reach the final.
Victor Samuel, a footballer, commended the defense of the Super Eagles, highlighting the strong and disciplined performances of players like Bassey, Zaidu, Ajayi, Aina, and Ekong.
Muhammad Sadik, a coach, also shared his joy over the team’s success. He was impressed with the team’s performance against a formidable opponent like Cameroon, celebrating the strategic victory that they achieved.
