AFCON 2023: Nigerians hail Peter Obi for supporting Super Eagles to victory against Angola

Nigerians credit Peter Obi's attendance for the Super Eagles defeating Angola to book an AFCON 2023 semifinal spot.

Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi was in attendance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Angola at the Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Nigeria's Super Eagles, who defeated Cameroon in their round of 16 match last week, are aiming for a fourth continental championship in Côte d'Ivoire.

In the general stands, the former governor of Anambra state was sitting amid supporters of the Super Eagles, all dressed in the national color of Nigeria—green.

Lookman sends Nigeria past Angola to AFCON 2023 semifinals

Ademola Lookman's goal in the first half secured the spot for the three-time past winners in the final four.

After the interval, Angola struck the crossbar but failed to score a goal of their own, ending another outstanding tournament. They will now return home.

Four minutes before halftime, the Atalanta winger scored a goal by turning in Moses Simon's cross to secure a spot in the round of sixteen against either Cape Verde or South Africa.

The Super Eagles persevered to guarantee their spot in the semi-finals despite VAR denying Victor Osimhen, whose header from Lookman's free-kick was flagged offside.

Reactions to Peter Obi at Super Eagles game

Obi's appearance at the game comes after President Bola Tinubu gave the Super Eagles a motivational speech earlier.

While on a private tour to France, President Tinubu spoke with the team via a video conversation that was shared on his son Seyi Tinubu's Instagram page.

The reactions to Obi at the Super Eagles game were positive bringing Nigerians together on social media.

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