The federal government has congratulated the Super Eagles on their bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, describing the teams performance as a powerful display of courage, resilience and national pride that inspired millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.
In a statement issued on Saturday, January 18, 2026, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, praised the national team for upholding Nigerias rich football heritage and reinforcing the countrys status as a powerhouse of African football.
