The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has congratulated the Super Eagles on their recent victory over the Algerian national team, describing the result as a significant achievement that has lifted national morale and enhanced Nigeria’s standing on the international stage.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the team’s performance is a commendable accomplishment that reflects Nigeria’s enduring tradition of excellence in international sports.
The Ministry emphasised that “sports, particularly football, remain a vital pillar of Nigeria’s cultural diplomacy and constitute a key Presidential Ministerial Deliverable under the current foreign policy framework.”
It added that “through football, Nigeria projects core national values of unity, resilience, discipline, fair competition, and collective aspiration, thereby strengthening people-to-people connections and enhancing the country’s international image beyond conventional diplomatic engagement.”
The Ministry’s statement underscores the broader role of sports in promoting national pride, fostering international goodwill, and supporting Nigeria’s diplomatic objectives on the global stage.
