Nigeria don show wetin e mean to be proud country following the Super Eagles performance, even though dem jinx lose to Morocco for semi-final match wey dem carry go penalty. The Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, come talk say the players still represent our green and white well.
Idris no hold back as e open mouth talk say, ‘Even for defeat, una show character, teamwork, and resilience!’ This na the kind thing wey dey make any Naija person dey feel proud of wetin dem do for pitch, no be all about winning alone o!
Super Eagles match for Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium for Rabat conclude with 0-0 by the time normal time plus extra time end, dem come enter penalty shootout wey Morocco carry 4-2 go home. Idris dey encourage dem to no lose hope and learn say winning dey come, but sometimes, e no go happen as we plan.
E continue dey speak say, ‘Una remind us say to wear this green and white jersey e mean say you dey show courage, unity, and no dey give up.’ Na wetin be the real essence of representing Naija.
As Morocco dey prepare to face Senegal for final showdown on Sunday, our boys go dey fight for third place against Egypt for Casablanca on Saturday. Na better time to rally around our team and show love!
The chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, don also commended the Super Eagles for their brave effort and e confirm say the $500,000 wey e promise still dey for dem pocket despite the loss. Rabiu talk say, ‘Una fight with una heart, give una all.’ Na real love for country, bros!
For dis current match, Nigeria get 2 shots on target, while Morocco dey fire 16 shots but na the goalkeepers wey shine shine prevent the ball from entering net. Na Stanley Nwabali and Morocco’s Yassine Bounou wey be the real MVPs.
E sure say as our boys dey prepare to come back strong again, the lessons wey dem don learn during dis tournament go turn dem to stronger team. Everybody dey believe say next time, dem go carry trophy home!
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