AFCON: Senators, Reps to Cheer Super Eagles in Cote d’Ivoire
Ahead of the quarter-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Palancas Negras of Angola, the principal officers of the National Assembly will visit Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to cheer the Nigerian team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.
The Super Eagles will be playing with Angola’s Palancas Negras in a quarterfinal at the ongoing 34th AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire on Friday.
The Chairman Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Kawu Sumaila, stated this while addressing journalists in Abuja.
The Super Eagles defeated the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon during the round of 16 to qualify for the quarterfinals at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.
The Senator said, apart from the principal officers, members of the National Assembly joint committees on sports will also travel to Abidjan to support the Super Eagles.
He also said the National Assembly would look at the fate of the coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, after the tournament.
The winner between Nigeria and Angola will face the winner of Cape Verde vs. South.
Writing by Ngozi Otu; Editing by Adeniyi Bakare
