Shaibu Charges Super Eagles To Secure Maximum Points Against Tanzania
NIS boss urges Eagles to extend Nigeria’s recent sporting successes in Morocco and Senegal
National Institute for Sports (NIS) Director-General Philip Shaibu has charged the Super Eagles to secure maximum points against Tanzania in their two-match 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie.
Shaibu urged the team to build on Nigeria’s recent sporting successes in Morocco and Senegal by delivering another moment of national pride.
Nigeria enjoyed a remarkable weekend as the Flamingos defeated Japan to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, while teenage sprinters Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo and Gift Bright won the women’s and men’s 100m gold medals respectively at the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
The NIS chief wants the Super Eagles and their technical crew to sustain that momentum by winning their Matchday Three and Four encounters against the Taifa Stars.
He described football as a powerful unifying force in Nigeria and urged the players to defend the country’s pride while reflecting the spirit of unity captured in the national anthem.
Shaibu also wished the team an injury-free outing as they seek to strengthen Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2027 AFCON, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
