President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has sent a goodwill message to the Super Eagles ahead of their Round of 16 tie against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia tonight.
President Buhari talked to the team via a video conference call moments ago as he charged the team to go for victory tonight.
Super Eagles coach, Austin Eguavoen and team captain, Ahmed Musa also spoke with the President on behalf of the team as they assured him of victory.
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency @MBuhari @NGRPresident spoke with the entire team today. We are grateful and we will do everything to keep making Nigerians happy. #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/83a4Bg1jok
— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) January 23, 2022
The match is scheduled to start by 8 p.m Nigerian time.