By Raphael Ekpang
Àhead of the much awaited final of the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations ((AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire, the honourable Minister of sports development, Senator John Owan Enoh has pleaded with corporate entities and individuals to support the Super Eagles financially as they strive to making another history for the country.
The Minister made the call in a press statement he signed by himself and made available to Core Reporters on Thursday.
According to him, the inspiring performance of the Super Eagles thus far has lifted the spirit of the country and united us the way no other aspect of our national aspiration can.
He said, “The outstanding performance they have posted so far underscores the resilient and indomitable Nigerian Spirit which surmounts obstacles to achieve individual and collective objectives.
“The feel good feeling the country is suffused with as a result of the heroics of the Super Eagles thus far needs to be sustained until the team lifts the coveted trophy for historic fourth time. The current administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated full support to the national team unprecedented in the contemporary history of sports administration in our country.
“In the face of paucity of funds amidst competing national priorities, it has become self-evident and abundantly clear that government alone cannot fund sports development in our country. It is based on the understanding of this reality that I am making this impassioned appeal to private individuals and corporate Nigeria to support our national team, the Super Eagles to win the African Cup of Nations trophy.
“I believe that in this critical moment in which the Super Eagles are on the cusp of victory, all Nigerians need to support and motivate them to go all the way to win the cup. My expectation is that public spirited individuals and corporate Nigeria should make a promise of financial support to the Super Eagles team in the likelihood of their wining the final match on Sunday.
“This will be announced to the team ahead of the Sunday match.
“Our country is on the threshold of history. I call on sports loving Nigerians in their private and corporate capacities to massively support the team. Together, “Let’s Do It Again” for the love of country,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Minister said that the pledges and commitments for the team should be made directly to the Super Eagles Team Manager, Mr. Enebi Achor who can be reached on +2348037860516.
