AFCON: Imo speaker, Ibeh praises Super Eagles over first win Victory.

By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa


Owerri, Jan. 12, 2022 (NAN) The Speaker Imo House of Assembly (IMHA) Mr Kennedy Ibeh says the game against the Pharaohs of Egypt is the best performance by the Super Eagles in recent years.

The speaker disclosed this in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Ifeanyi Onyekachi on Wednesday, following Eagles 1-0 victory against the Pharaohs of Egypt at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon.

The game saw Nigeria dominate from the onset, leaving no space for a reply by the Egyptians.

Ibeh however, added that fans could become optimistic going forward.

“Technically, tactically, physically, mentally and whatever positive you can think of, Eguavoen’s led Super Eagles, I feel, dominated Egypt and this is, the best Eagles performance in recent years.

” At this rate, we can be extremely optimistic my people that Nigerian team is on the path to victory.


“Congratulations Eagles, amazing performance lets continue to build on this momentum,” Ibeh said.

The Speaker who described Imo as a sports loving State, applauded the governor of Imo State for his effort in repositioning sports in the State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria will face Sudan for the second group D game on Saturday before meeting Guinea Bissau on Jan. 19. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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