AFCON 2023: President Tinubu expresses disappointment with Super Eagles, demands better performance

Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu, through its Minister of Sports, John Enoh has made his views known regarding their performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they look forward to the knockout stages of the competition. 

According to Sahara Reporters, President Bola Tinubu, through the Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Super Eagles' performance in the group stages of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire. 

He urged the team to improve their gameplay in the future stages of the tournament. This message was delivered during a virtual meeting on Zoom, indicating the President's deep interest in the team's success.

Minister Enoh conveyed the President's message, highlighting the need for the Super Eagles to aim for excellence and victory, not just qualification. 

President Tinubu's observations included a note on the strategic caution typically seen in the group stages and an anticipation of a stronger performance as the tournament progresses. Enoh's comparison of the Super Eagles' journey to Egypt's in the 2022 AFCON underlined the unpredictability of the tournament.

Team captain Ahmed Musa responded to the President's comments with gratitude and extended an invitation to President Tinubu to attend the team's matches in person. Musa emphasized that the President's presence would greatly motivate the players.

With a significant match against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon approaching in the last 16, the Super Eagles are under pressure to meet the high expectations of their fans and the President. The match is scheduled to take place at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Saturday, setting the stage for a crucial moment in the tournament for the team.