The Captain of Nigeria national football team, Ahmed Musa who led Super Eagles in 2-1 victory against Cape Verde on Tuesday said that the team was inspired to victory by the unity speech by the Chairman and CEO of Air Peace airline, Barrister Allen Onyema.

Musa who disclosed this at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport,Lagos on arrival from Cape Verde said that it was good that Onyema fulfilled his promise but what pushed their determination to win was what he said when he addressed them on their way to Cape Verde.

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“I am happy that you fulfilled your promise to the nation, knowing that you carry the aspirations of Nigerians on your young shoulders. When you were one-zero down, everybody was panicking. Everybody was praying. And you responded like lions and won the match. There were celebrations all over the country- North, South, East and West”, he said.

The nationalist implored the team to keep up the winning streak and continue uniting Nigerians with their pitch exploits.He added that Air Peace believes in the team and will continue to support them to take Nigerian football to greater heights.