AFCON2023: Governor Fubara Congratulates Super Eagles Resilience

Rivers State Governor, Sir Sim Fubara has congratulated the Super Eagles after their resilience performance at the AFCON2023. Recall that the Super Eagles were beaten by the host nation, Ivory Coast 2-1 to win the tournament.

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, Sir Siminalayi Fubara commended them for their resilience throughout the tournament at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Governor Fubara noted that despite emerging second, the Super Eagles have once again, re-established Nigeria’s position as a strong footballing  nation to be reckoned with in Africa.

Congratulating all Nigerians for the feat, the governor said the team worked so hard with dedication and unbridled passion to emerge second  though they tried their utmost to win the coveted trophy.

Governor Fubara, particularly acknowledged the skillful goalkeeping and exceptional contributions of Super Eagles’ goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, a true Rivers son, who demonstrated the dogged spirit that put the team in the finals for this celebrated second place.

The governor assured of his commitment to developing sports in the state as a means of empowering Rivers youths and galvanizing a major income earner that will contribute to boosting the economy of the state.