Arabinrin Aderonke, a former sports administrator, has praised the Super Eagles for their impressive victory against Tunisia.
The win helped the team advance to the Round of 16 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
After the challenging match, Aderonke commended the players for their toughness, strong discipline during the game, and positive approach in attack, especially against a confident Tunisian team coming off their first win against Uganda.
She told reporters, “I want to sincerely congratulate the Super Eagles on their brave and hard-earned win against a strong Tunisian team.
“Qualifying with a game to spare shows a lot about the team’s character, strength, and ambition,” she added.
Aderonke, who recently won Role Model of the Year at the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA) in Copenhagen, Denmark, also praised the three goal scorers and the team’s overall performance.
She noted that the Nigerian team’s strong start had a positive impact on the entire game.
“The goals scored by Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman are not just the result of individual talent, but also reflect the strength of the team’s philosophy.
“This philosophy is based on discipline, confidence, and belief in the team. Even though Tunisia tried to come back, the Super Eagles stayed calm and determined, finishing the game strongly,” she added.
She also highlighted the importance of earning six points from the two matches, stating it sent a strong message about Nigeria’s intentions in the championship.
“Getting six points from two group games and making it to the Round of 16 is a good achievement for Nigeria.
“It shows that the Super Eagles are not just participating, they are genuinely in the race for the title,” said the soccer fan.
The Super Eagles are currently leading Group C. If they maintain their position, they could face the second-place team from Group D, which includes Senegal, Benin, Congo, and Botswana.
Arabinrin Aderonke encouraged the team to stay focused as the tournament continues.