Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, and Reno Omokri, a former presidential assistant, praised the Super Eagles’ performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite their semi-final loss to Morocco.
Nigeria fell 4-2 on penalties against the host nation on Wednesday following a goalless draw in regular and extra time, putting an end to the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the final.
Obi responded on Thursday via his X handle, praising the players’ tenacity and effort and encouraging them to be focused ahead of the third-place match.
“Dearest gallant Super Eagles, it was a battle well fought, and heads were not bowed.
“Thank you for a beautiful 120 minutes of incredible play. You showed your strength and prowess against all odds.
“The journey is not over. You have made the nation proud. Keep your heads high; the Eagle never stops soaring. There is another stage; let’s go get that medal. You have done well,” Obi wrote.
Omokri responded on Facebook on Wednesday, saying the Super Eagles deserved credit for their performance against a formidable host team.
“It was not for want of trying that the Super Eagles lost to Morocco. I am super proud of their effort today, as all Nigerians should be. Great teamwork,” he wrote.
Omokri also stated that the circumstances of the match made the performance even more commendable.
“It is worth stating that they played against a home squad that has never lost a home game in sixteen years. Yet, with all that pressure, they still gave it their best measure. Well done, Super Eagles!” he said.
Nigeria will play the Pharaohs of Egypt in the tournament’s third-place match on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Senegal, who earlier defeated Egypt 1–0 in their semifinal on Wednesday, will face Morocco in Sunday’s final for the AFCON 2025 crown.
