Jonathan Commends Super Eagles For Winning Nations Cup

President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Super Eagles for their “stunning victory“ in the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa yesterday

Nigeria beat Burkina Faso 1-0 through a 40th minute Sunday Mba goal to win the trophy for the third time.

Nigeria won the trophy previously in 1980 and 1994.

In a message posted on Facebook, Jonathan said: “ I am overjoyed at the stunning victory of the Super Eagles which has seen Nigeria emerge as the champions of the Africa Cup of Nations 2013.

“Well done patriots, you have done Nigeria proud. 2013 is obviously the year of Nigeria.

“We have emerged as the beacon of hope on the African continent by proving to Africa and the world that a strong Nigerian team put together and trained by a Nigerian coach can stand the test of time and successfully rise to the challenge of the most formidable opponent.

“The Nigerian spirit stands strong and steady as we march to the destination of greatness.

“I doff my Fedora hat to this great squad that has brought laughter and happiness to our homes.

“Nigerians are great. We thank God, we thank you,’’ Jonathan said.

Apart from the trophy, Emmanuel Emenike, who missed the final through injury, won the Golden Boot award with four goals, while five Nigerians were named in the tournament’s best 11.

They are Emenike, Vincent Enyeama, Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and Efe Ambrose.

Meanwhile, The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the victory of the Super Eagles as a confirmation of its earlier declaration that the nation has entered into a new era of possibilities and will surmount its challenges under the current dispensation.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh in a statement yesterday said the fact that the team won the trophy which has eluded the country several times in the past is an indication that nothing is impossible for Nigeria and that the doors have been opened for the nation to achieve other goals.

“The fact that our players won the trophy is a confirmation of our earlier declaration that Nigeria has entered a new era of possibilities. With this, it is clear that the nation will surmount all its challenges under the present dispensation. It is an indication that there is nothing impossible and that collectively we will overcome all the challenges we are facing as a nation”, the party said.