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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The House of Representatives has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for clinching the silver prize at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, for the fifth time.<\/p>\n

The spokesman for the House, Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekiti state) in a statement on Monday, said that the green chambers celebrates the entire players and coaching crew for their spirited display in Cote d\u2019Ivoire.<\/p>\n

He said that the lawmakers are particularly delighted by the performance of the team\u2019s captain, William Ekong for emerging \u2018Man of the Competition\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Super Eagles, based on their performance at the tournament, deserved victory but narrowly lost the AFCON trophy.<\/p>\n

\u201cNevertheless, they have proven that Nigeria remains the giant of Africa in sport and other endeavours.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the tournament, Nigerians showed that we are one great nation. Nigerians are proud of you,\u201d the Speaker said.<\/p>\n

Rotimi added that the achievement of the Super Eagles would inspire not just the multitude of sports talents across the country, but countrymen and women in other spheres of influence to do more for their fatherland.<\/p>\n

He said that the country has been more united by their sterling performance at the tournament, commending the Super Eagles for giving a good account of themselves during the games.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The House of Representatives has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for clinching the silver prize at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, for the fifth time. The spokesman for the House, Rep. 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