“NFF Hails President Tinubu For Keeping Promises To Super Eagles”.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has lauded President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for honoring commitments made to the Super Eagles following their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to NFF officials, the pledges, which included houses, national honours, and plots of land for players and officials, were officially concluded during a ceremony where title documents, certificates of national honours, and confirmations of land allocations were presented.

The event was attended by prominent figures, including the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, a representative of the Presidency, Mrs. Nathan-Mash, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports Senator Abdul Ningi, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports Hon. Kabiru Amadu, NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, and officials of the Nigeria Embassy in Morocco.

Gusau hailed the gesture as a significant morale boost for the Super Eagles, linking it to Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania in the opening match of the 35th AFCON finals in Morocco.

“We are deeply grateful to His Excellency, Mr. President, for fulfilling the promises of national honours and houses for our players and officials. The support from the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, the Director General of the NSC, and members of the Federal Executive Council has been invaluable,” Gusau said.

He added that the presentation of title documents and certificates has elevated the spirits of the team, which is expected to deliver even stronger performances in upcoming matches. The Super Eagles’ opening win positions Nigeria favorably as they prepare to face Tunisia on Saturday, December 27.

On the field at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, defender Semi Ajayi opened the scoring with a towering header, followed by Ademola Lookman’s second goal to secure the 2-1 victory.