Nigeria's dramatic 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon didn't just keep World Cup hopes alive, it set social media on fire. And among the flood of reactions, one X user's message stood out, not just for its content, but for the intention behind it.
Softfootball reports that the first major reaction came from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officialABAT , whose post was clearly aimed at boosting national morale and reinforcing unity at a crucial moment. His intention wasn't just to celebrate a win it was to remind Nigerians, and especially the players, that qualification is still the mission.
By praising their resilience against all odds, he positioned the victory as a symbol of national spirit and urged the team not to lose focus ahead of Sunday's decisive battle with DR Congo.