President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, describing the achievement as a moment of pride that reflects the nation’s fighting spirit.
In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio commended the team’s resilience and character, highlighting their victory over Egypt in the third-place match as a display of discipline, skill and determination.
“On behalf of my family, my constituents and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I extend my warmest congratulations to the Super Eagles on their outstanding performance and well-deserved bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations,” the Senate President said.
He noted that the encounter against the Pharaohs of Egypt underscored the depth of talent in Nigerian football and reaffirmed the country’s reputation as a formidable force on the continental stage.
“Your triumph reflects the resilience and quality that Nigeria is known for, and we are proud of how you represented our nation before the world,” Akpabio added.
The Senate President encouraged the players to take pride in the achievement and use it as a springboard for greater success in future tournaments, stressing that their performance has rekindled hope and inspired millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.
“May this bronze medal remind you of your potential and the heights you can attain through hard work, unity and determination,” the statement concluded.
AFCON 2025: Akpabio Applauds Super Eagles’ Grit, Celebrates Bronze Finish
