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Nigeria secured its ninth Africa Cup of Nations bronze after beating seven-time champions Egypt in a penalty shootout, showing strong resilience following a semi-final loss.
- On Saturday, President Bola Tinubu congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in a statement issued by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga in Abuja.
- The Super Eagles lost their semi-final last Wednesday to host nation Morocco in a penalty shootout, but Tinubu praised their determination, persistence and the can-do spirit of Nigeria.
- After a tied regular time, Nigeria prevailed over seven-time champions Egypt via penalties, dominating play before the shootout to claim bronze.
- Officials framed the bronze as a significant addition to Nigeria's tournament history, with NAN reporting it as the ninth third-place AFCON finish and Tinubu saying `This bronze medal surely feels good like gold`.
- Medal presentations are scheduled for Sunday in Rabat, Morocco, where Tinubu said Nigerian fans would be proud as the team receives their hard-earned bronze medals.
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AFCON: ‘This Bronze Feels Like Gold’, Tinubu Hails Super Eagles
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Tinubu described the achievement as a “bronze that feels like gold,” praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit. “This bronze medal surely feels good like gold. Thank you, our gallant Super Eagles and our national team players,” the President said. This is contained in a statement issued by President…
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thengblog.com.ng'You demonstrated determination, persistence' - Tinubu hails Super Eagles on AFCON bronze medal
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for Saturday’s bronze medal victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president said the Super Eagles have demonstrated the determination, persistence, and can-do spirit associated with Nigeria. Tinubu commended the Super Eagles for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to host na…
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