AFCON
Let The Drinks Flow As Super Eagles’ Official Drinks Hail Team’s Semi-final Berth –
The cups are already overflowing in many bars across Nigeria and even beyond as the Official Drinks of the Super Eagles – Goldberg, Life Continental, and Zagg energy drink have ignited the celebration mode.
Nigerian Breweries, makers of the official drinks of the Super Eagles have congratulated the team for reaching the semi-finals of the AFCON 2023 tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.
The Super Eagles fuelled by the ‘Naija Game On campaign’ of Goldberg lager beer showed great promise as they battled to a lone goal win over Angola to reach the crucial semi-final stage of the tournament in Abidjan on Friday night.
“Yes, we strongly believe in the spirit Super Eagles and we are indeed very glad to be part of the success story of the team so far as they aim to the podium on the final day of the tournament.
“Super Eagles at the 2023 AFCON, as we have always promised, we are going all the way with the team and we are positive about bringing the cup back to Nigeria” the excited Portfolio Manager –
Beyond Beer, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sampson Oloche declared after the match on Friday night.
Fans who joined Goldberg, Life Beer, and Zagg’s activations were treated to not only a nail-biting match but also a chance to win big.
As expected, Goldberg’s #NaijaGameOn took centre stage, drawing predictions from eager supporters across several viewing centres in the country.
But only very few got their match score right as many predicted a two-goal win for Nigeria and Ademola Lookman’s 40th-minute goal that settled the score also enabled Okafor Okoronkwo and Kayode Samuel to emerge as the winners of the night and rewarded with the team’s jersey and other quality prizes were won on the night.
Zagg’s guess game also rewarded eagle-eyed fans. Titilayo Babatope from Lagos State accurately predicted the final score of 1-0 and was rewarded with an Eagles jersey she can don all through the AFCON tournament and beyond.
“It’s a dream come true!” Babatope remarked, clutching the jersey. “Zagg made the match even more fun and now I have a memento to cherish forever!”
Life Beer’s live viewing experiences in Onitsha and Port Harcourt brought the energy of Abidjan right to Nigeria’s heartland.
Fans like Ifeanyi Chukwuma from Onitsha reveled in the electrifying atmosphere. “It felt like we were right there in the stadium,” Chioma shared, “cheering alongside thousands of other passionate Nigerians.
Thanks, Life Beer, for bringing the AFCON spirit home!”
The Super Eagles’ victory wasn’t just a win on the pitch; it was a celebration of Nigerian unity, fuelled by the passion and activations of Goldberg, Life Beer, and Zagg who have remained quite solid behind the Super Eagles.
“The team should not rest on its oars and should see this tournament as a great opportunity to reward millions of Nigerians who are solidly behind them in the quest to win the tournament for the fourth time,” Portfolio Manager – Mainstream Brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Olaoluwa Babalola remarked after the match.
As the Eagles continue their flight towards AFCON glory, these leading Nigerian Breweries brands are sure to remain faithful companions, cheering on the team and rewarding fans every step of the way.
What a turn-around! After four previous competitive matches without a win, the Super Eagles have regained their winning mentality after a 3-0 defeat of Benin Republic in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series.
The win also put the Super Eagles at the top of the Group D after both Libya and Rwanda played 1-1 draw last Thursday.
It is also the biggest win by the Super Eagles since their 2023 6-0 win over Sao Tome & Principe last year September.
Great man Ademola Lookman, he put in two goals straightening the possibility of his emerging as 2024 African Footballer of the Year.
The current title holder, Victor Osimhen proved his mettle coming off the bench in the second half to double Nigeria’s lead after Lookman’s late first half goal.
The Super Eagles will now honour their next fixture against Rwanda on Tuesday with the hope of consolidating their lead.
Benin Republic with no points and a deficit of three goals are rooted at the bottom of the log.
BY JOSEPH ODOEKWU
The National Chairman of the Nigerian Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Rev. Samuel Ikpea has called on all Nigerians to rally round and pray for the Super Eagles ahead of Saturday’s Morocco 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin Republic in Uyo.
Ikpea who is mobilizing support for the Super Eagles ahead of the clash in Uyo said that whatever Benin Republic come with both spiritually and physically in the game, we will surely overcome them.
“In the NFSC we have Christians, Muslims as well as those who believe in traditional worship and we respect the rights of freedom of worship of every member and all Nigerians.
“When we are faced with this kind of crucial game, we call on everyone to pray through their various believes because we foresee that Benin Republic are most likely coming to fall back on ‘black magic’ to enable them perfect a back-to-back victory over our Super Eagles after beating us 2-1 in our last meeting in a World Cup qualifier”
“We cannot underestimate the efficacy of the black magic” Ikpea further stressed, “but we believe that when we come together we can neutralize it’s efficacy.
“This is no time to sleep, we all have to rally round and do our best to support our Super Eagles because they cannot do it alone without the prayers and support of all Nigerians.
“While charging Nigerians to be positive with the team, we at the NFSC have done everything positive to overturn whatever plans they are coming with and we enjoin everyone to toe that path through prayers”.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles camp is bubbling with training in Uyo, as team Coach Austin Eguavoen, has been working hard to perfect tactics with the boys and ensure the Super Eagles soar on Saturday.
The Super Eagles have not won a qualifying match for any competition since their 6-0 defeat of Principe & Sao Tome on 10th September 2023 in Uyo. That was their last qualifying match for Cote d’Ivoire 2023 played in 2024.
Since then, they have played four World Cup qualifying matches without a win despite being the overwhelming favourites at those matches.
A forensic analysis of their World Cup qualifying since that of Qatar 2022 will reveal they had played seven consecutive matches without a win starting from their 1-1 home draw with Cape Verde in Lagos which qualified them for the play off. In the play off with Ghana, the Super Eagles drew the two matches.
In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, they have gone four matches, getting three draws and a loss. The prospect of their getting a straight qualification from the group is doubtful as they have a mountain to climb by winning the remaining six matches, three of which are away duels of which are most likely to be played in South Africa, the home ground of their main rivals.
Zimbabwe and Lesotho play their home matches in South Africa and Nigeria also still have an away duel with Bafana Bafana.
The qualification series of AFCON 2025 presents the Super Eagles a new beginning. Starting from the semi-finals of the AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, the team has won none of their four competitive matches in regulation time. The players have a date with destiny in Uyo this Saturday to wipe off the sagging image they have had in recent time.
A win will give the team the confidence expected in anticipation for future fixtures.
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