Governor Sanwo-Olu said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday.
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this in a statement on Friday.
Akpabio made the prediction shortly after the Super Eagles defeated the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarter final.
He reportedly slumped and died while watching the Super Eagles versus Bafana Bafana of South Africa match.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Peseiro said this during a news conference after Nigeria’s semi final win.
Nwabali, who was voted Man Of The Match against South Africa, said this during a post match news conference.
He issued the congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh.
Describing the victory of Nigeria’s team as a positive development, he hailed the team for making Nigeria proud.
His 65th-minute goal at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium continued a remarkable recovery by the Ivorians.
Nigeria had lost five of their previous six semi-finals and rode their luck to book a place in Sunday’s decider.
The Super Eagles had to wait until the mandatory penalty shootout after the full and extra time ended one apiece
The encounter between the two long time foes kicks off at 6pm Nigeria time at Stade Bouaké in Bouaké, Cote d’Ivoire
Legendary African footballer Eto’o offered his resignation at an executive committee meeting in Yaounde on Monday.
The Torino full-back believes coach Jose Peseiro has struck the right balance to ensure the team peak at the right time in their pursuit of a fourth African crown.
Broos stated this during a pre-match conference on Tuesday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the CAF Player of the Year was a major doubt for the semi final match.
Nigeria has been at the last-four of the tournament 15 times, and has never failed to win a medal each time.
The lanky forward has been key to Nigeria’s progress in the Africa Cup of Nations championship in Cote d’Ivoire.
Wednesday’s game between the two teams will be the 15th clash between both countries at full international level.
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 has taken the footballing world by storm with its unpredictability and surprising results. Unexpected outcomes have marked the tournament, and the recent elimination of the Moroccan national team, which was considered the top favorite to win the title, has provided the definitive argument.