“This bronze medal surely feels good like gold,” Tinubu said in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON bronze medal.’Tinubu stated that the Super Eagles players, through their victory, have once again demonstrated the determination, persistence, and can-do spirit associated with Nigeria. The Super Eagles overpowered Egypt, defeating the seven-time AFCON winner in a penalty shootout after regular time, in which the Nigerian team dominated. “We will all be proud of them as they receive their hard-earned bronze medal on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco. This bronze medal surely feels good like gold.”

Source: Punch January 17, 2026 22:10 UTC