AFCON 2023: Sanwo-Olu hails Super Eagles for denying South Africa final spot

Shortly after the match on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu conveyed his felicitations via a tweet on his X handle.

He expressed pride in the team’s determination and resilience, highlighting standout performances by players like Nwabali, Ekong, and Osimhen, as well as the efforts of Coach José Peseiro.

Sanwo-Olu also wished the team success in the upcoming final match, expressing hope that they bring home the AFCON trophy. He concluded his message by sharing his enthusiasm for celebrating the victory with music by @asakemusik’s Amapiano for the rest of the week.

We did it!!!!

So proud of our Super Eagles for finding that extra tenacity to push through. From Nwabali with the in-match and penalty heroics to Ekong to Osimhen for taking initiative to help us score in the match and to the silent hero, Coach
José Peseiro, everyone dug deep… pic.twitter.com/D4WeI7aGzG

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) February 7, 2024

With this victory, the Super Eagles advance to the final stage of the AFCON tournament, aiming to clinch their fourth AFCON trophy.