Nigeria’s Super Eagles Saturday beat the Atlas Lions of Morocco to a 4-3 win in the quarter final match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), in Cape Town, South Africa.
It was an incredible come back victory for the Eagles who had in the first half suffered a 3-0 in favour of the Moroccan team. Nigeria’s three goals were however scored during the second half of the play, while the winning goal was scored during the extra time.
Meanwhile, an elated President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Super Eagles “on their exhilarating come-back victory over their Moroccan counterparts this evening in Cape Town in the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Nations Championship.”
A statement by the presidency said “President Jonathan applauds the indomitable spirit with which the Super Eagles fought back from being three goals down to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and win a most memorable victory with almost the last kick of the match.
“ The President commends the courage, patriotism, determination and dedication to national service exhibited by the Super Eagles today to all other Nigerians. He urges the team to maintain their exemplary commitment to national duty until ultimate victory in the continental soccer championship for home-based players is achieved.
“ President Jonathan assures the team and its handlers that they will continue to receive the fullest possible support from the Federal Government and all Nigerians as they strive to add the African Nations Championship trophy to the African Nations Cup which Nigeria won last year.
“He joins all other patriotic and proud Nigerians in praying for the success of the team in the semi-finals and finals of the tournament.”
SOURCE ireports-ng.com
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