President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, describing the achievement as a “bronze that feels like gold.”
“This bronze medal surely feels good like gold. Thank you, our gallant Super Eagles and our national team players,” the president said in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday in Abuja.
The Super Eagles secured third place by defeating seven-time AFCON champions Egypt in a penalty shootout after regulation time ended in a draw.
President Tinubu commended the team for overcoming the disappointment of their semi-final loss to host nation Morocco on Wednesday, highlighting their determination, persistence, and the “can-do spirit” for which Nigeria is known.
“Despite their good run during the tournament, the Eagles lost the semi-final match to Morocco during the penalty shootout last Wednesday, and our people’s hopes of winning the championship were dashed. However, our players remained undaunted, and exhibiting the resilience of the Nigerian spirit, their efforts have now paid off,” he said.
The bronze medal won on Saturday marks Nigeria’s ninth in AFCON history. The country has now won the AFCON title three times, finished as runner-up four times, and claimed third place on nine occasions.
President Tinubu said Nigerians would take pride as the team receives their bronze medals on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco.
“We will all be proud of them as they receive their hard-earned bronze medal on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco,” he added.
