Obi hails Super Eagles despite draw against Zimbabwe at home

Eric Patrick 

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has praised the Super Eagles for their remarkable sportsmanship during Tuesday's FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe.

The one-time Anambra state governor took to his X handle on Wednesday to praise the players for their dedication and fighting spirit.

Obi wrote, “Yesterday, I travelled to Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital, where I joined a host of other sport-enthusiastic Nigerians to support The Super Eagles as they played the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their sixth match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

“As usual, our team demonstrated the true Nigerian spirit of strength, resilience, and dedication on the field of play. Football, and indeed sports, has remained a strong unifying factor for our nation battling with disunity.

“While we may not have clinched the victory on the field of play, our dear players have, again, won our hearts with their obvious display of sportsmanship.

“I sincerely appreciate our dear national football team and, indeed, everyone whose efforts and sacrifices got us far in this journey. Our labours were not in vain."