Lots of congratulatory messages to the Super Eagles after Nigeria knocked out two-time Winners, Algeria, in the quarter finals of the Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) 2025 by 2-0 to reach the semi finals.
The victory on Wednesday night was a “clear message to the rest of the continent”, Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, posted.
The Algerians finished the showdown without a shot at goal as they found it very difficult to break through the rock solid Nigerian defence.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described Nigeria’s outstanding performance against the North African side as “brilliant and inspiring”, and encouraged the Super Eagles to keep soaring as they have the “support of all Nigerians”.
With the outcome, Nigeria progressed into the AFCON 2025 last four to slug it out with the Atlas Lions of Morocco, who reached the stage following a 2-0 comfortable win over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
Celebrating Nigeria’s victory, former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, said, the “hope of millions of Nigerians” have been “lifted” by the “fighting spirit” of the Super Eagles.
A dejected Riyad Mahrez, Captain of Algeria, who was too feeble to help his side in the quarter final game, expressed his “disappointment” following the outcome, however, said, he is “proud” of the team.
The former Manchester City player thanked the Algerian people for their “support”, and assured, Algeria will “come back stronger, as always”.
Mahrez, who currently fields for Saudi Professional League club, Al Ahli, posted on X: “Disappointed by the elimination but proud of this team and this group, in success as in the more difficult moments.
“Thank you to our supporters and to all the Algerian people for your support throughout the competition. We will come back stronger, as always”
Premier League club, Fulham, congratulated its players, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, after Nigeria beat Algeria to reach the semis.
Congratulatory messages to the Super Eagles after Algeria victory:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu posted on X: “Brilliant Performance… Inspiring.
“Go, Super Eagles! You have the support of all Nigerians.”
Peter Obi posted on X: “Huge congratulations to our dear Super Eagles for flying high over the Desert Warriors! A 2–0 victory that sends a clear message to the rest of the continent.
“Clinical finishing, a rock-solid defence, and a rewarding gift to over 200 million people cheering you on. The AFCON trophy is within reach! Keep the fire burning. Let’s take this momentum straight into the semi-finals! Up Nigeria!”
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar posted on X: “A proud night for our nation. I celebrate the Super Eagles on their solid 2–0 victory over Algeria in the AFCON quarter-final. Your fighting spirit have once again lifted the hopes of millions of Nigerians. Keep soaring, we are firmly behind you.”
Sunday Oliseh, former Super Eagles defensive midfielder, posted on X: “Our Super Eagles are looking like AFCON Champions from every angle! Defence,ball possession and match management. What a dominant display. Just love the attitude”
Fulham Football Club posted on X: “Our Super Eagles are into the Semi-Finals!”
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