Jonathan, Mark, Tambuwal hail Eagles for their recent victory when they defeat the Stallions of Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final match of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sunday Mba scored the only goal of the match in the 40th minute and the
Super Eagles held on to secure their third continental crown, and their
first since 1994
President Goodluck Jonathan and other
leaders yesterday congratulated the Super Eagles for their “stunning
victory” in the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa
yesterday.
Nigeria beat Burkina Faso 1-0 through a
40th minute goal by Sunday Mba. In a message posted on Facebook,
Jonathan said: `` I am overjoyed at the stunning victory of the Super
Eagles which has seen Nigeria emerge as the champions of the Africa Cup
of Nations 2013.
“Well done patriots, you have done Nigeria proud. 2013 is obviously the year of Nigeria.
“We have emerged as the beacon of hope
on the African continent by proving to Africa and the world that a
strong Nigerian team put together and trained by a Nigerian coach can
stand the test of time and successfully rise to the challenge of the
most formidable opponent.
“I doff my Fedora hat to this great squad that has brought laughter and happiness to our homes, ’ Jonathan said.
Senate President David Mark, who
watched the match live in South Africa, urged Nigerians to savour the
victory and use it as a rallying point to further the peace and unity of
the country currently challenged by unabating insecurity.
Senator Mark, who led the Federal
Government delegation to watch the final of the 2013 African Cup of
Nations in South Africa, was pleased that the victory of the super
Eagles has offered the needed elixir and tonic to boost the peace and
unity of Nigeria.
Speaker of the House of
Representatives Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who congratulated Nigerians over
the victory of the Super Eagles said the House of Representatives will
host the victorious Super Eagles during a plenary.
In a statement issued in Abuja by his
Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal
described the victory as sweet, reassuring and a reaffirmation of the
superiority of Nigeria over other African countries both in football and
other areas of human endeavor.
He said the Eagles have not only
regained the hearts of supporters the world over with their mesmerizing
display, they have also lifted the spirit of the nation.
The Speaker said the unity of purpose
shown by the team and their handlers reaffirmed the notion that when all
hands are on deck, achieving common objective will be a lot easier.
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