In anticipation of the pivotal quarter-finals clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Palancas Negras of Angola, the top officials of the National Assembly are set to visit Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to show their support for the Nigerian team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
Senator Kawu Sumaila, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, disclosed this information during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. It is noteworthy that the Super Eagles secured their spot in the quarter-finals by defeating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the round of 16 at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.
Senator Sumaila mentioned that, in addition to the principal officers, the National Assembly joint Committees on Sports will also be making the trip to Abidjan to rally behind the Super Eagles.
“I am happy with the performance of the Nigerian team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
“The principal officers of the National Assembly and the two Committees on Sports will also be in Cote d’Ivoire to watch the quarter-finals with Angola,” Sumaila said.
Speaking on the fate of the coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, the lawmaker said “We will look at it after the competition, am sure of victory for the Super Eagles against Angola”.
