Afcon: Jonathan lauds Eagles, urges them to go for gold

Nigeria midfielder Victor Moses (R) celebrates after scoring against Ethiopia on January 29, 2013 during a 2013 African Cup of Nations Group C football match at the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg. AFP PHOTO.

President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Super Eagles after the 2-0 defeat of Ethiopia at the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg, Tuesday, and eventual qualification for the quarter final of the African Nations Cup holding in South Africa.
In a tweet by Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, Jonathan urged the team to for for gold as the competition enters  elimination stages.

The tweet:
“Pres. Jonathan congratulates the Super Eagles on their well deserved victory in the match against Ethiopia today. He urges them to go 4 Gold”

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