Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State is set to host a farewell dinner for the Super Eagles on Tuesday evening. This pre-departure event, organized just before the team heads to Cote d’Ivoire for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals, underscores the significance of the tournament for Nigeria.
Joining Governor Sanwo-Olu as a co-host is Sports Development Minister Senator John Owan Enoh. Distinguished guests include Governors Douye Diri (Bayelsa State), Seyi Makinde (Oyo State), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta State), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State), and Godwin Obaseki (Edo State).
The hosting duties for the evening will be assumed by Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
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The event promises to be a gathering of influential figures, including Lagos State Government officials, parliamentarians, NFF Executive Committee members, corporate partners, sponsors, and notable football investor Hon. Kunle Soname.
Former Nigeria captain Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, prominent artists, celebrities, and influencers will also grace the occasion, turning it into a memorable send-off for the Super Eagles. The spotlight will shine on the 25 players chosen for Nigeria’s campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations, accompanied by their officials, arriving in Lagos via a chartered aircraft on Tuesday evening.
Expressing appreciation, NFF President Musa Gusau conveyed gratitude to Governor Sanwo-Olu and his administration for generously agreeing to host the team for the Send Forth ceremony.
The event’s purpose is to convey the nation’s support to the players ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations Championship, with the Sports Development Minister delivering a message from the President.
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The Nigerian delegation, led by Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, Chairman of NFF Technical and Development Committee, will depart from Lagos on Wednesday morning for Abidjan. In Group A, they are set to compete against host nations Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau.
As the nation eagerly anticipates the Super Eagles’ performance in the upcoming tournament, the send-off ceremony symbolizes the unity and collective spirit that surround Nigeria’s representation on the African football stage.
