posted October 18, 2023
The Nigerian Ambassador to Portugal, His Excellency Alex E. Kefas, has praised the performance of the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, during their international friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in Portugal.
Speaking while hosting the delegation of players and their officials, as well as the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Executive Committee member Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa and NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, Ambassador Kefas lauded the leadership qualities of Alhaji Gusau and charged him to consolidate efforts to ensure the Eagles keep winning.
Ambassador Kefas expressed his desire for the team to continue their winning streak and strive for success in upcoming competitions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a winning mentality, especially after the Super Eagles’ victory over Mozambique in their second game.
He commended the leadership qualities of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and encouraged him to work towards ensuring the Super Eagles’ success in major tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and securing a ticket to the FIFA World Cup.
The Ambassador emphasized the strong support and love that Nigerians have for their football and national teams, expressing the hope that the Super Eagles would bring joy to the nation by winning major trophies.
“We want a Super Eagles’ team that will, once more, be the joy of all Nigerians at home and abroad. Nigerians love their football and they love their National Teams, and I charge you to start winning the major trophies to make us all happy.
“The leadership qualities of the NFF President, Alhaji Gusau, are not in doubt. I know he has what it takes to ensure the Eagles keep winning, beginning with the Africa Cup and the ticket to the FIFA World Cup.”
The Super Eagles’ recent victory over Mozambique was their first friendly match win in 55 months, providing optimism for their performance in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and their quest for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In an earlier game on Friday, Saudi Arabia’s Green Falcons netted a last-minute equalizer to tie 2-2 with the Super Eagles at the same venue.
The team’s performance in these friendly matches has raised expectations for their future success.