NOC president hails Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 bronze
Nigeria Olympic Committee president Habu Gumel has praised the Super Eagles for the character and resilience they showed in winning the bronze medal at AFCON 2025. He gave the commendation in a statement issued by the NOC Public Relations Officer, Tony Nezianya. Gumel applauded the team’s victory over Egypt in the third place match, describing the result as proof of the players’ mental strength and growing maturity. He noted that the Eagles bounced back from a gruelling semi final defeat to dominate the playoff encounter with renewed confidence and determination. He said the Super Eagles have once again become a source of national pride, displaying the famous never say die Nigerian spirit against top African opponents. According to him, the win highlights the remarkable transformation of the team under coach Eric Chelle. Gumel observed that within a year the side […]
