President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their winning streak, advising them to sustain it in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON), adding that Nigerians expect them to bring the trophy back home.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President said his administration will continue to support all football organizations to use sports as a tool for building a better and more peaceful world.

“President Muhammadu Buhari commends the Super Eagles of Nigeria for keeping hope alive in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon by winning all their group matches and advancing to the second round of the tournament in grand style.

“The President urges the Austin Eguavoen-led team to maintain and even surpass the terrific form that made them leaders in the group stage, as Nigeria hopefully looks forward to a total of seven emphatic wins in this competition.

“President Buhari trusts that the positive reputation of good sportsmanship the traveling fans, sportswriters and the football team have demonstrated in Cameroon will continue to enliven the importance of sports, particularly football, as an enabler of development, peace, tolerance, friendship and cooperation.

“The President wishes the Super Eagles the very best, pledging that his administration would continue to support the efforts of international, regional and national football organizations to use the sport as a tool to build a better and peaceful world,” the statement said.

The Super Eagle beat Guniea Bissua 2-0 and becomes the first team to claim nine point in the tournament.