Soar, Super Eagles, soar, and bring the Afcon trophy back home.

Our nation eagerly anticipates the Super Eagles’ quest to secure a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title tonight. As you face the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, we urge you to exhibit the same courage and determination that has characterized your performance throughout this tournament.

We implore you to give your all on the field, leaving no energy untapped as you challenge for every ball and contest every header.

You represent Nigeria, a three-time Afcon champion, inheriting a legacy of football warriors who have proudly represented our country and brought honor to our shores.

You are our pride, our aspirations. You are the epitome of our nation’s finest, chosen to pursue your dreams of football and achieving success in the world’s greatest sport.

Many envy your position tonight, longing to stand in your shoes as you proudly sing our national anthem with reverence for our past heroes.

You have overcome formidable opponents and navigated through challenging circumstances to reach this point, proving yourselves as men of valor, sons, fathers, uncles, and friends.

You are the chosen ones.

Eleven years ago, I witnessed your predecessors clinch the prestigious Afcon title in Soweto, triumphing over the Elephants en route to victory against the Stallions.

Tonight, the Elephants once again stand in your path at Ebimpe. What will you do, young men? How will you confront these adversaries and their formidable presence?

It is imperative that you rise to the occasion, embodying the spirit of the Eagles as you soar to new heights and dominate your opponents.

For you are courageous sons and daughters of our land.

Amidst challenging economic conditions, our nation yearns for uplifting news. We eagerly anticipate your triumph, rallying behind you with chants, prayers, and unwavering support.

You are our strength, our spear, and our beacon of hope.

You are the Super Eagles, entrusted to carry our national colors and bring glory to our homeland from distant shores.

We await your victory with bated breath. Young and old, near and far, we stand united in anticipation of your triumph.

Soar, young men, soar. Fly, Super Eagles, fly.