Atiku, Duke, others congratulate Super Eagles over 2019 AFCON qualification

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Cross River governor,  Donald Duke,  have congratulated the Super Eagles over their 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification.

The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw in their last Group E encounter with South Africa at the FNB Stadium in that country on Saturday.

Atiku, Duke and other Nigerians took to twitter to applaud the Eagles  who had  launched themselves back to the continental championship after missing out on two consecutive editions since winning the 2013 edition.

Duke on his twitter handle @donald_duke wrote: “Congratulations to the SuperEagles on their qualification for AFCON 2019! You’ve done the nation proud!”

@atiku, on his part, said  “Congratulations NGSuperEagles on qualifying for the 2019 AFCON. We will be here to cheer you to victory in the coming tournament.”

Defenders Shehu Abdullahi and Leon Balogun also appreciated the team’s gallantry.

@ LeonBalogun wrote:  “We made it – AFCON 2019! South Africa really tried, but we are the Supereagles.

“I am really happy and proud to be part of this team that brought joy to so many Nigerians by “just chasing a ball.’’

“Not just back home but all over the world! Thanks for the amazing support and love always”.

@officialshehu: ” We made it. Qualified, AFCON 2019″.

Nigeria tops the group with 10 points ahead of South Africa with  nine points with Libya and Seychelles on seven and one point respectively.

Seychelles have one match left in the group.