Golden Roar: Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports Rallies Super Eagles for Glory in 2023 AFCON Showdown

In a fervent enchantment, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike (JP) acknowledged as Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports activities, has implored the nationwide soccer staff, the Tremendous Eagles, to intention for gold on the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to kick off this Saturday in Cote d’Ivoire.

Addressing the media on Friday on the company headquarters of the Workplace of Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports activities in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital, Agu-Ejidike passionately urged the Tremendous Eagles to channel their collective power and replicate the glory of bygone eras when the mere point out of their identify despatched shivers down the spines of opposing groups.

The revered sports-loving enterprise magnate, in a reflective temper, emphasised the necessity for the staff to exhibit unity on the sphere, paying homage to a time when the Tremendous Eagles had been a formidable power. Agu-Ejidike expressed his unwavering perception that the present squad possesses the standard to rekindle the spirit of these golden days.

The Tremendous Eagles, slated to compete within the thirty fourth AFCON hosted by Cote d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11, 2024, are set to embark on their marketing campaign in Group A in opposition to Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. Subsequently, they’ll face the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, of their second group stage match earlier than concluding the group part in opposition to Guinea Bissau.

Having clinched the AFCON title thrice previously (1980, 1994, and 2013), Nigeria goals for a fourth triumph, and Agu-Ejidike is assured within the staff’s potential. He pointed to the person successes of Nigerian gamers of their respective membership performances, emphasizing the latest CAF awards in Morocco the place Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala had been topped African Footballers of the 12 months within the female and male classes, respectively.

Agu-Ejidike referred to as upon the Tremendous Eagles’ gamers to acknowledge the dignity bestowed upon them to symbolize the nation, urging them to prioritize the staff’s success over particular person accolades. The sports activities philanthropist, initially from Nnewi, careworn the significance of unity and staff spirit to make the nationwide staff the standout star of the match.

In closing, Agu-Ejidike appealed to Nigerians to rally behind the Tremendous Eagles, providing prayers and help to each the gamers and the technical crew. He acknowledged that onerous work, when complemented by luck, might play a pivotal position within the staff’s quest for glory, fostering a way of nationwide unity and satisfaction within the course of.

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