In the aftermath of the Super Eagles’ resounding 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the AFCON round of 16, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, the Ogun State FA chairman and NFF executive board member, shared his perspective on the match, emphasizing the display of true Nigerian spirit.
Majekodunmi dismissed claims that Cameroon’s perceived underperformance was solely due to luck, asserting, “True 9JA spirit was displayed yesterday in our game against the indomitable lion of Cameroon. Many say that Cameroon did not play anything, simply meaning that the Super Eagles were lucky. But thOgun Statee fact is that our players gave it all. The coach did his own part, and at the end of the day, the result of hard work showed up.”
Highlighting the unwavering effort of the players throughout the entire 90 minutes, he commended their dedication and energy. “It is not about Cameroon not playing well. It is about us doing what we are supposed to do and seeing the kind of energy that all the players put into play for the entire hundred minutes of the game. I must give it to the players,” he remarked.
Majekodunmi reiterated his consistent message of national focus, stating, “I’m not changing my message to Nigeria. What you believe in is what you keep seeing. Let’s believe in this team, and we’ll keep seeing good things coming from them.” He urged unity and emphasized Nigeria’s stature as the giant of Africa, expressing optimism about the team’s future successes.
Looking ahead, the FA chairman set his sights on the upcoming clash with Angola, underscoring the importance of determination, dedication, and discipline. “With the kind of spirit we keep having, we keep counting our victories one after the other,” he concluded, encapsulating the hopeful sentiment that resonates with fans across the nation.
