By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated the Super Eagles for their spectacular performance against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon which saw them book quarter-final place in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.
Speaking shortly after the last 16 AFCON 2023 encounter between both sides in Cote d’ivoire, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement through the Association’s Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, Sunday, said the resounding victory has again proven that the Nigerian side look good for a fourth continental title after another clean sheet in the tournament.
Nigeria boast of three AFCON titles since they started participating in the biennial competition.
“Super Eagles have really grown in confidence and general performance at the ongoing Nations Cup. The fact that they have conceded only one goal in four matches shows that there’s still much to expected from them.
“Thankfully, they have improved in goal-scoring. Overall, they showed grit against Cameroon who were certainly helpless from start to finish. The team play by Super Eagles was truly fantastic.
“Now, the team comprising the players and officials need to remain focused. Approach each game with its peculiarity. With this in mind, winning another AFCON title,” he said.
Nigeria will now face Angola in the quarter-final of the tournament.
While Angola thrashed Namibia 3-0, Super Eagles silenced Indomitable Lions 2-0, courtesy of Ademola Lookman’s brace.
