President Muhammadu Buhari Sends Strong Message to Super Eagles As Team Departs for AFCON 2021

• President Muhammadu Buhari wants the Super Eagles of Nigeria to bring home the Africa Cup of Nations title
• The president charged the boys to act like “true soldiers and warriors” as 25 players depart for Cameroon aboard a chartered flight
• Buhari urges the Eagles carry the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians and the federal government

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to defend the green and white flag and do the country proud at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Eagle Online reports.

The Super Eagles will depart the country for Cameroon aboard a chartered flight on Wednesday night, January 5, ahead of their opening game against Egypt on January 11.

With 25 players already in camp, the president charged the boys to act like “true soldiers and warriors” and do Nigeria proud at the competition.

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, who was represented by the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, conveyed the president’s message at a ceremony for the team on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of their departure to Cameroon.

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He said via Gazette:

“I bring to you very warm greetings and best wishes from the President and Commander in Chief, Muhammadu Buhari. He sends you forth with a clear message of total support and trust in your ability to do Nigeria proud.

“Nigerians are fully behind you. We are also appealing to you to demonstrate the Nigerian spirit of determination, focus, resilience, discipline, and conquest on and off the pitch.

“You have to believe in yourselves, be confident in your own abilities and show trust in your coaches and officials.”

He stressed that as the Eagles carry the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians, the federal government and the entire nation will be behind them.

“Be patriotic, defend the green and white flag of Nigeria, fight for her pride and honour like the true soldiers and warriors that you are.”

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Meanwhile, Sports Brief earlier reported that ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations opener against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Egyptian journalist Mohamed Mustafa has disclosed that there is a "state of anxiety" in the North African nation.

AFCON 2021 kicks off on January 9, and the Pharaohs will open their account at the tournament two days later when they take on the Super Eagles.

Both countries are among the favourites to win the tournament in Cameroon, but it would be a battle of the heavyweights in the early stage of the competition.