…. As goal tender Nwabali apologises to fans after final loss

February 12, 2024

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, says the Super Eagles have won the hearts of Nigerians with their brilliant performance at the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.

Enoh hailed the performance of the team at the AFCON, culminating in a silver medal and just missing out on the coveted trophy by whiskers.

“We have reached the end of AFCON 2023, and I want to express my gratitude to the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the entire team who brought us this far.

“I applaud your commitment to winning, which led us to the finals,” he said.

The minister said the resilience of the team had evoked the admiration of the entire nation.

“We present you with your well-deserved accolades for standing for Nigeria until the end.

“We are proud of you, You took the Silver, and we congratulate you and wish you all the best,” Enoh said.

The hosts, Cote D’Ivoire, came from a goal down to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in a pulsating final on Sunday in Abidjan, to lift the AFCON trophy for the third time.

AFCON: Nwabali apologises to fans after final loss

Meanwhile, Super Eagles goaltender, Stanley Nwabali, has expressed apologies to Nigerian supporters following the team’s defeat in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.

Nigeria lost to host Ivory Coast in a thrilling final on Sunday.

The Eagles led for most of the game but later surrendered their one-goal lead to hosts Ivory Coast.

Following the game, Nwabali said the squad will accept full responsibility for the loss and he described the loss as a “frustrating end.”

He however appreciated the country for its support during the competition.

He wrote on his Instagram handle: “A disappointing and frustrating end. I deeply apologise to Nigerians. I was once a fan, still a fan and I understand how it feels to give you a disappointing night.”

“We take full responsibility. Thanks for the whole support till the end. I love you all”.