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The players of Nigeria's national football team, coached by Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, were rewarded with an apartment and land by the president, Bola Tinubu, despite losing the African Cup of Nations final.
" It is not easy to accept a defeat (2-1 in the final against hosts Ivory Coast), especially when expectations are high, but you showed sportsmanship and resilience throughout the tournament ," said President Bola Tinubu during the reception ceremony. of 'Super Eagles'.
Despite the loss in Sunday's final, the Nigerian president was proud of the team and thanked them for the good work demonstrated, presenting the players with forms to share the promised properties with immediate effect.
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro thanked President Bola Tinubu for his gesture to the players and stated that despite being 60 years old, this was the first time a president had invited him to his home.
" It is an honor and pride for me ", said Jose Peseiro, adding that the Nigerian team " did a fantastic job and showed a very good spirit and played well ".
Nigeria lost the Africa Cup of Nations final to Ivory Coast 2-1 in Abidjan after taking the lead with a 38th-minute goal from captain Trust-Ekong, but allowed the hosts to come back to score Frank Kesi in the 62nd minute and Sebastien Haler in the 81st minute.
President Bola Tinubu shaking the super eagles ????
— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) February 13, 2024
He even asked for iwobi pic.twitter.com/FjsRAr8BXn
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