In a grand gesture of support, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to host the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, at a special send-off dinner in Lagos on Tuesday. This event, highly anticipated within football circles, will also feature Sports Development Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, as the co-host. The glamourous occasion has attracted the presence of several notable figures, including Governors Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, and Godwin Obaseki of Edo State.
The guest list further extends to incorporate the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, who is expected to attend alongside other esteemed members of the soccer house. Notably, former Super Eagles captain Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, leading artists, top celebrities, and influencers are also set to grace the event with their presence, adding to the allure of the occasion.
The timing of this send-off dinner holds significance as it coincides with the Super Eagles’ impending departure from their current training camp in Abu Dhabi, where they are diligently preparing for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Following the dinner, the players and their officials will commence their journey to Abidjan for the highly anticipated competition.
This homage from Governor Sanwo-Olu and the esteemed dignitaries in attendance not only serves as a symbolic display of solidarity but also underscores the pivotal role of football in uniting and rallying the nation behind the Super Eagles as they gear up to represent Nigeria on the continental stage. The send-off dinner embodies the unwavering support and well-wishes extended to the team as they embark on their quest for glory at the AFCON 2023.
