A former member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their resilience and impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Peller gave the commendation in a statement issued on Saturday after the Super Eagles defeated Egypt’s Pharaohs 4–2 on penalties to claim the bronze medal in a tense third-place playoff at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca. However, fate favoured the Moroccans that day, leaving the Super Eagles without the desired outcome,” he said. He urged Nigerians to continue supporting the Super Eagles in future international engagements and continue to make the country proud. “The Super Eagles made us proud.

Source: Punch January 17, 2026 22:38 UTC