Nigeria’s Super Eagles made it to the Afcon final. Image via Instagram @ng_supereagles
‘We reward greatness’: Fans on Super Eagles gifts from President
‘Appreciates their work’: Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has allegedly gifted the Super Eagles, flats in Abuja, land, and more.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles made it to the Afcon final. Image via Instagram @ng_supereagles
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent gifts to the Super Eagles players on Tuesday, 13 February left social media users with mixed feelings after they read all about what the Nigerian national soccer team was awarded for their achievement at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
NETIZENS REACT TO THE PRESIDENT’S GIFT TO SUPER EAGLES AFTER AFCON
The Super Eagles reached the final stages of the Afcon tournament and walked away with a silver medal on Sunday at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. This comes after they were beaten 1-2 by Ivory Coast, failing to win a fourth Afcon title.
Nonetheless, just for their achievement in the tournament, President Bola Tinubu is said to have awarded each of the Super Eagles players in abundance, Vanguard reported.
The Super Eagles players were allegedly awarded a national award (Member of the Order of the Niger, MON), flats in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, and a piece of land.
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The President made the pronouncement when he received the Super Eagles team and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa in Abuja, the publication reported.
Taking to X, in a statement (the social media platform previously known as Twitter), the President wrote: “I salute the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their tenacious performance in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
“We won a great victory in the hearts of Africa and the world through our grit, rigour, and determination on the field… My administration is committed to making dreams come true,” the statement read.
Social media users have since taken to the comment section, leaving their raw opinions regarding the President’s gifts to the soccer stars.
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TAKE A LOOK AT SOME REACTIONS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USERS BELOW…
“Yes that’s how we reward greatness 🇳🇬🦅,” @igbo_name reacted.
“This money could have been used to fix electricity problems and stop relying on generators, build more schools on that land, improve infrastructure, and invest in hospitals,” @visse_ss commented.
“This will really motivate other players in the future. Congratulations to them all, @Veteran_Snr replied.
“Further enrichment of the elites while the majority remain poor in the country. The Nigerian government needed the “baby calm down” commentator,” @Paledian said.
“Great. At least the government appreciates their work. I didn’t see many fans there to welcome them at the airport,” @TheeAzanian wrote.
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