AFCON 2023: President Tinubu motivates Super Eagles to beat Angola, book semi-final spot

President Tinubu motivates the Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.

AFCON 2023: President Tinubu motivates Super Eagles to beat Angola, book semi-final spot

Tosin Abayomi 15:40 - 02.02.2024

President Tinubu motivates the Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.

President Bola Tinubu gave the Super Eagles a motivational speech before their pivotal Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal matchup against Angola today.

While on a private tour to France, President Tinubu spoke with the team via a video conversation that was shared on his son Seyi Tinubu's Instagram page.

This follows the Super Eagles' thrilling 2-0 triumph over Cameroon, which guaranteed them a spot in the knockout stages.

President Tinubu motivates Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.
President Tinubu motivates Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.

In the meantime, the National Assembly's joint sports committee primary executives and members declared their plan to take a plane to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire to personally support the team.

Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Super Eagles vs Angola

President Tinubu motivates Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.
President Tinubu motivates Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot. | Credit: Instagram || Imago | Imago (Photo Credit: FIFA/Facebook)

The Senate Committee on Sports' chairman, Senator Kawu Sumaila, voiced his approval of the team's performance and revealed the senators' backing.

He said, “I am happy with the Nigerian team’s performance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations,”

President Tinubu motivates Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.
President Tinubu motivates Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.

“The principal officers of the National Assembly and the two Committees on Sports will also be in Cote d’Ivoire to watch the quarter-finals with Angola.”

The senator also touched on the persistent rumors regarding coach Jose Peseiro's future.

President Tinubu motivates the Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.
President Tinubu motivates the Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot. - CAF

Super Eagles vs Angola Date, kick-off time and venue

The game between Nigeria and Angola is slated to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024.

The Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium will host the game.

President Tinubu motivates the Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.
President Tinubu motivates the Super Eagles to beat Angola, Senators in Cote d'Ivoire to watch Nigeria book the AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.. - CAF

Across Africa and beyond, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will broadcast the 2023 AFCON, which takes place in 2024.

The local broadcaster in Nigeria is AfroSport, but it is also accessible on Supersports on DSTV and Starstimes Sports Premium.

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