Video: AFCON Trophy! ‘Awalokan’- Tinubu
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Tinubu said: "Congratulation once again everybody on the attainment of victory just last night. It was a moment of joy for everyone of us, united as a nation, very hopeful that it is our turn for the trophy. Awalokan."
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said it is Nigeria’s turn to win the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), saying ‘Awalokan.’
‘Awalokan’ is a Yoruba word, meaning ‘It is our turn.’
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The president spoke at the groundbreaking of the 3,112 housing-unit Renewed Hope City in Karsana, Abuja.
Tinubu congratulated the Super Eagles and Nigerians once again for qualifying for the AFCON final after defeating South Africa 4-2 on penalties.
He said: “Congratulation once again everybody on the attainment of victory just last night. It was a moment of joy for everyone of us, united as a nation, very hopeful that it is our turn for the trophy. Awalokan.”
The Super Eagles will play the Elephant of Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday in the final of the African Cup of Nations.
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