Deputy Speaker of your house of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, has actually charged the nation’s nationwide group, the Super Eagles of Nigeria to go all out today and beat their Egyptian equivalents in their very first group match at the continuous African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon.

The Super Eagles are billed to begin their AFCON journey versus the Pharaohs of Egypt at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium, in Garoua on Tuesday.

Wase, who offered the charge in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma, wanted the Eagles goodluck and counselled them to be patriotic and figured out.

The Deputy Speaker stated he believes in the ability of the Super Eagles to win the prize at the end of the tournament.

“With the quality of gamers I see in the Super Eagles team, I believe in my mind that the team will restore the prize to Nigeria by February 6. Our players are playing in some of the very best leagues worldwide and can stand any team on earth.

“Nigeria has always shown bookies wrong when the chips are down. We did it in Atlanta 1996 with the Olympic team and in 2013 in South Africa, against all chances, the Super Eagles became African champs.

“While I wish the Super Eagles and their technical team best of luck, I want to charge them to approach their opening match with durability, patriotism and optimism to put smiles on the faces of over 200 million Nigerians who are all anticipating a positive arise from them.

“I know you can do it and we are all sturdily behind you. The Federal Government delegation led by the Honourable Speaker, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, who was represented by the Deputy Speaker can giving you all the assistance you require to make the nation proud,” he specified.

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