The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has charged the Super Eagles with bringing home the trophy at the ongoing African Cup of Nations.
Speaker Abbas, in his message to the Nigerian male national team, said the Super Eagles have the potential to win the AFCON, especially with the array of stars and experienced players in the team.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are billed to play against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 on Saturday at 9.pm.
The Speaker noted that football and several other sports have been a potent tool for uniting Nigerians across ethno-religious lines, adding that the citizens show more patriotism, unity and love through their passion for the national teams.