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AFCON Finalists | Kashim Shettima Pledges Government Reward for Super Eagles | METROWATCH

Seyi Babalola by Seyi Babalola
February 8, 2024
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Vice President Kashim Shettima met with the Super Eagles following their win over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and promised that the Federal Government would reward them for their “commitment and dedication.”
 
The Super Eagles disclosed this in a statement and photos shared on their official X handle early Thursday.
 
The statement read, “The Federal Government has promised to reward the Super Eagles for their commitment and dedication in reaching the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivore.
 
“Vice President Kashim Shettima told the players and their officials in the dressing room, following their hard-fought victory over South Africa in the semi finals on Wednesday, that the government  and people of Nigeria are proud of their accomplishment.
 
“The VP was in company with Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Minister for Youths, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim  as well as oil mogul, Wale Tinubu, FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick, and NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau.”
Metrowatchxtra.com reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria advanced to the final of the tournament after beating Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties.
 
Nigeria holds the record for the highest number of appearances at the AFCON semi-finals, having played 15 times.
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