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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has congratulated the national ream, the Super Eagles for qualifying for the semi-final at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles on Friday evening beat their Angolan counterpart by one goal to nil, scored in the 41 minutes by Ademola Lookman.<\/p>\n

Governor Abiodun praised the resilience, tenacity and the team spirit displayed by the players in overcoming their opponents.<\/p>\n

He urged the team to do Nigeria proud by qualifying for the finals of the African football showpiece.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI extend my warmest congratulations to our beloved Super Eagles on their impressive triumph over Angola, securing a well-deserved spot in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team\u2019s extraordinary display of skill, tenacity, and teamwork has made our nation proud. This victory is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and I commend every player and member of the coaching staff for their exceptional performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a state, we stand firmly behind our national team and will continue to support them as they strive for further success.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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