President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria players for winning big awards at the just concluded 2024 Confederation of Africa Football Awards, in Morocco.
Tinubu celebrated Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year.
The President also hailed Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.
The former governor of Lagos State commended the female team for being named the Women’s National Team of the Year.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the awards were announced Monday night at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, disclosed that Tinubu joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating Lookman, Nnadozie and the Super Falcons.
He described them as worthy ambassadors for showcasing their talent and bringing honour to the country on the continental and world stage.
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The statement partly read: ‘‘These athletes embody the essential Nigerian Spirit. They signpost the best in us as a nation. Let no one ever write us off. I am incredibly proud of them.
‘‘Thank you for making Nigeria proud and keeping our flag flying.
‘‘Thank you for winning medals for Nigeria both at home and abroad. You will win more in the future.”
via: Information Nigeria
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