Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Former Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Tony Elumelu joined many Nigerian football fans to rejoice with the Super Eagles after it qualified for the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.
The two eminent figures in the country's financial sector posted congratulatory messages to the team on their respective Twitter accounts just after the match.
"Congratulations to our Super Eagles. Determination & focus are key Imperatives for success!" Elumelu posted.
"Congratulations to our Wonderful Super Eagles! You have soared and shown how great we can be as a nation. We love you."OKonjo-Iweala posted.
The two were joined by Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola who was ful of thanks and prayers for the team.Aregbesola was also quick to advice the team that the target is the coveted trophy.
"Adupe, Alhamdulillahi....NOW GO FOR THE CUP IN THE FINAL. UP SUPER EAGLES... FLY... AND SOAR HOME WITH THE CUP," Aregbesola posted.
Other eminent Nigerians that congratulated the team included estranged striker, Levante's Obafemi Martins whose absence from the team has continued to generate arguments across the country.
"Congratulations to the Super Eagles and Nigerians..." an elated Martins posted.
Also congratulating the team was top Musician, Banky Wellington, who was also full of delight at the team's display.
"MALI, spelt. Super Eagles, soaring. AFCON Finals up next. Leggo Naijaaaaaaaaaaa," he wrote on his twitter account.
The Super Eagles downed the Malian Eagles 4-1 on the road to the final.
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