By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, describing the achievement as feeling “good like gold.”
The President commended the Nigerian national team for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to host nation Morocco last Wednesday.
“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.
The President remarked, “Despite their good run during the tournament, the Eagles lost the semi-final match to Morocco during the penalty shootout last Wednesday, and our people’s hopes of winning the championship were dashed.
“However, our players remained undaunted, and exhibiting the resilience of the Nigerian spirit, their efforts have now paid off.
“We will all be proud of them as they receive their hard-earned bronze medal on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco.
“Thank you, our gallant Super Eagles. Thank you, our national team players. This bronze medal surely feels good like gold.”