Nigeria vs Algeria: Super Eagles Will Thrash Desert Foxes, Gbajabiamila Predicts
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, says he is optimistic that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will thrash their Algerian counterparts – Desert Foxes – at today’s semi-final match at the on-going African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
Gbajabiamila, who is among the eleven-man presidential delegation going to cheer the Eagles during the match in Egypt on Sunday, based his confidence in the Nigerian team to defeat their opponent on the team’s performance in previous matches.
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The Speaker spoke through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Lanre Lasisi.
“I have no doubt that the Super Eagles will be victorious today, from a total of 19 encounters, Nigeria won nine matches, Algeria won seven, while there were four draws.
“Considering the current superlative form of the Super Eagles, I have no doubt that we will be victorious today.
“I urge our boys to go out there determined and enjoy themselves,’’ the Speaker said.
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Gbajabiamila had led the delegation that boosted the morale of the Super Eagles during their match against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on Saturday, July 6.
Meanwhile, the presidential delegation to the Nigeria versus Algeria match today is being led by Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan.
The delegation also include the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, Governors Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos States, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel and a representative of the Presidency; Capt. Hosa Okunbo
Others members are the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Olusade Adesola, Muhammad Gambo, the ministry’s Director of Facilities and former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung.
