President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday conferred the National honour of Member of the Order of Niger (MON) on the Super Eagles team who won silver at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Super Eagles arrived from Cote d’Ivoire on Tuesday after they lost the AFCON trophy to the host country, losing 2-1 in the final.
They were subsequently hosted by President Tinubu at the State House where he showered praises on them.
According to the president, the players lifted the country to new heights in the field of sports with the performance they put up at the AFCON tournament.
He said the players had demonstrated sportsmanship and the `Nigerian can do’ attitude during the tournament.
