President Buhari congratulates Super Eagles for defeating Sudan, gives strong advice to coach Salisu

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- The home-base Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Sudan to qualify for the final of the ongoing CHAN competition

- Awka United striker Gabriel Okechukwu got the only goal for the Eagles in the tie

- President Muhammadu Buhari through the Special adviser for media and publicity Femi Adesina congratulated the Eagles on their performances so far in the competition

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the CHAN Eagles for their hard fought 1-0 victory over Sudan that secured a place in the finals against host Morocco.

The president who followed the progress of the Eagles closely joined millions of football loving Nigerians in celebrating the dogged performance of the team which qualified them for the final of the competition.

President Buhari congratulates Super Eagles for defeating Sudan

Special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, took to his official Facebook page to share the president's felicitations with Nigerians.

Adesina issued a statement which reads: " President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria on their victory over Sudan in the semi-final of the 2018 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) in Marrakesh, Morocco."

" President Buhari joins millions of football loving Nigerians in celebrating the dogged performance of the team which qualified them for the final on Sunday with Morocco.

" Having keenly followed the team’s progress throughout the tournament with delight, the President commends their hardwork, dedication, discipline and indomitable spirit, which are truly worthy of emulation.

" President Buhari urges the players and the coaching crew to remain focused and determined as they go for Gold in the final match o Sunday.

" The President assures them of the unflinching support, goodwill and prayers of the Federal Government and all Nigerians as they soar to victory."

NAIJ.com previously reported that The Super Eagles team B have qualified for the final of the 2018 CHAN championship going on in Morocco after beating Sudan 1-0 in their semi final game played on Wednesday night, January 31.

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Nigeria started the match impressive with the duo of Kano Pillars' star Rabiu Ali and Ekundayo Ojo in their best form in the midfield.

Super Eagles eventually got their goal in the 16th minute when Rabiu Ali and Anthony Okpotu combined well to set up Gabriel Okechukwu who wasted no time to score.

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