'Make us proud' - Tinubu makes presidential request to Flying Eagles

FIFA U-20 World Cup 'Make us proud' - Tinubu makes presidential request to Flying Eagles

Tosin Abayomi 20:00 - 01.06.2023

President Tinubu makes a declaration that the Flying Eagles should make Nigerians proud in Argentina during this subsidy situation.

The Flying Eagles' outstanding performance in the currently-running Under-20 World Cup in Argentina has been praised by President Bola Tinubu.

In the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA World Cup, the Flying Eagles defeated Argentina in an astounding 2-0 triumph.

With the victory, the Flying has earned a spot in the quarterfinals.

President Tinubu makes a declaration that the Flying Eagles should make Nigerians proud in Argentina during this subsidy situation.
President Tinubu makes a declaration that the Flying Eagles should make Nigerians proud in Argentina during this subsidy situation.

Tinubu communicates with the Flying Eagles

On Thursday, Tinubu, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, congratulated the squad on his official Twitter account.

He inspired the group to go on their impressive run, ultimately bringing honor to the country.

"I congratulate our marvellous Flying Eagles for that sound 2-0 defeat of the host team, Argentina, to secure a quarter final slot at the U-20 World Cup.

"I'm rooting for you guys, go and make us proud!.

The message by Tinubu comes after Flying Eagles youngster Ibrahim Muhammad dedicates his first Flying Eagles goal to the president.

The Flying Eagles will now continue preparations as await their quarter-final opponents.

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