AFCON 2023: President Tinubu, 22 Governors, Ministers, Lawmakers To Watch Nigeria/Ivory Coast Final
By Amaechi Agbo
Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and no fewer than 22 state Governos as well as Ministers and lawmakers will be in Ivory Coast on Sunday to watch Super Eagles Vs Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON final clash.
Final match of the 34th edition of the continental football showpiece will hold at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan on February 11, by 9pm
The Super Eagles last won the trophy 11 years ago and are gunning for their fourth AFCON diadem, while Ivory Coast are hoping to win their third continental trophy.
A source was quoted as saying: “President Bola Tinubu is coming here for the final along with his wife (Oluremi Tinubu). Infact, about 22 governors are also expected. So, it will be a full house on Sunday.
“Cabinet members and ministers will be here for the game against Ivory Coast as well.”
Confederation of Africa Football, CAF President, Patrick Mostepe during press briefing also confirmed that President Tunubu would watch the match in Abidjan on Sunday