Former presidential candidate Peter Obi and businessman Obi Iyiegbu also known as Obi Cubana have arrived in Cote d’Ivoire to support the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Eagles take on Angola on Friday for a place in the tournament’s semi-finals.
Speaking with reporters on arrival, Mr Obi said sports is a critical area Nigeria must invest in as a way of empowering young people.
On his part, Obi Cubana said he has been impressed by the performance of the Super Eagles and called on Nigerians in Cote d’Ivoire to come en-masse to the stadium.
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Former president and group chief executive officer of Transcorp Plc and also former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra, Valentine Ozigbo, shared photos of himself in Abidjan with Obi on social media.
“Just arrived in Côte d’Ivoire with HE @PeterObi to support our soaring Super Eagles to victory in the Quarterfinals of AFCON 2023. Quite a pleasant lunch at Sofitel Abidjan,” he wrote.
“Let’s rally behind our team, knowing their strength and unity on the field mirror our spirit and passion as a nation. Together, we soar higher!”
