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Goldberg Lager Beer has hailed the Super Eagles’ emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique, describing the performance as ‘fourmidable’ and a clear statement of Nigeria’s intent at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The commanding win sealed Nigeria’s place in the quarter-finals and extended the Super Eagles’ perfect run at the tournament, further raising hopes of a fourth AFCON title.

For Goldberg, the result also highlighted the growing connection between the team and its passionate supporters across the country.

Reacting to the victory, the Senior Brand Manager, Goldberg, Kunle Aroyehun, said the performance captured the spirit of belief and togetherness that has defined Nigeria’s AFCON journey so far.

 “The Super Eagles were simply “fourmidable,” Aroyehun said. “It was a confident, disciplined and exciting performance. As the team pushes deeper into the tournament and chases a fourth AFCON title, the support of Nigerian fans becomes even more important.”

As the Official Beer and Sponsor of the Super Eagles, Goldberg has remained at the centre of fan engagement throughout AFCON 2025. Through its ‘Our Beat, Our Gold’ campaign, the brand has created viewing centres and fan experiences across Lagos and beyond, giving supporters spaces to come together, watch matches and share in the emotions of the tournament.

From large viewing hubs to community-centred locations, fans have gathered with ice-cold Goldberg Lager Beer in hand, celebrating wins and standing firmly behind the team. According to the brand, these moments reflect how football is lived in Nigeria — as a shared cultural experience.

“Our Beat, Our Gold is about recognising the rhythm of Nigerian football,” Aroyehun said. “It’s in the cheers, the conversations, the jokes and the belief. When the Super Eagles win like this, you can feel that rhythm everywhere.”

Goldberg’s involvement in Nigerian football is backed by its long-standing partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation. Since Nigerian Breweries Plc signed the sponsorship deal in 2018, the brand has been one of the longest-serving corporate partners of the Super Eagles, helping to grow national team followership to levels comparable with top European club sides.

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With Nigeria now in the quarter-finals and confidence rising, Goldberg is already preparing to once again bring fans together for the next decisive fixture. Nigeria will play its next qualifying match on Saturday, 10 January, and Goldberg will host another fan experience at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development, (PAKO FIELD) Awe Close, Dopemu, Lagos. The activation will open at 3:00 p.m., ahead of the 5:00 p.m. kick-off.

Following the success recorded during the Mozambique match, Goldberg will also be bringing back its ‘Festival of Light & Drums’ on the same day, adding colour, rhythm and cultural flair to the match-day experience as fans rally behind the Super Eagles.

“The journey is not over,” Aroyehun said. “The team is gunning for a fourth AFCON title, and the fans have a big role to play. Every cheer, every gathering and every moment of belief counts.”

As the Super Eagles prepare for their quarter-final challenge, Goldberg says it will continue to stand with the team and the fans, celebrating every step of the journey and keeping the ‘Our Beat, Our Gold’ rhythm alive.

Says Nigeria’s march to the World Cup continues

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in the  FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Play-Off match in Rabat, describing the performance as a clear expression of the Nigerian character that rises, adapts and prevails.

In a statement by Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) , Mr. Bayo Onanuga , President Tinubu noted that the team played with courage, balance, precision and reminded the country that football has always been one of Nigeria’s most potent symbols of unity and shared pride.

He stated that the victory adds fresh momentum to the national spirit and strengthens the collective resolve to secure a place at the World Cup.

President Tinubu commended the players, the coaching staff, and the entire technical and administrative crew for their unwavering commitment to the national cause, adding that the dedication has brought the national team victory.

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He added that the victory reflects the deep pool of talent that Nigeria continues to produce and the determination of the Super Eagles to reclaim their place among the continent’s most respected teams.

The President also praised the millions of Nigerians at home and abroad who continue to support the team with passion and loyalty, emphasising that their energy remains a powerful driving force for the players, especially at critical moments of international competition.

In a message to the squad, President Tinubu reiterated the need for the team to build on this victory and remain focused on the remaining qualifiers. He stated that every match presents an opportunity to show discipline and character, and to prove again that Nigeria’s ambition is firmly within reach.

According to President Tinubu: “This is the true Nigerian spirit of resilience against all odds. Do not stop until you secure a qualification. Super Eagles, keep soaring. The nation stands with you!”

• Rallies support for Chelle-led team

Nigeria’s acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Alexander Ajayi has slammed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), over shoddy preparation of  the Super Eagles  for the ill-fated 1-1 draw against  the Bafana Bafana of South Africa   in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup  qualifier in Bloemfontein.

While rallying support for the Super Eagles  in  the remaining two matches in the October International Break, the Diplomat was critical of the  NFF’s poor handling of the match that  the national team needed to win to keep afloat  in their quest for a ticket towards next year’s Mundial.

Ajayi said as much  while hosting students and lecturers of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP), Pan-Atlantic, University (PAU), as well as representatives from MTN at the Nigeria House in Pretoria.

The Nation reports that the students have been in South Africa on a study tour as part of requirement to conclude the six-month professional programme sponsored by MTN Nigeria in collaboration with the School of Media and Communications, PAU.

He described preparation for the high-stakes encounter as both “slow and profoundly inadequate”.

He argued that while the team was willing despite the odds stacked against them , the organizational support was lacking, ultimately leading to a situation where “the odds worked against us.”

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He reiterated that the current crop of players for the apex national team were committed and humble, adding that they were inconsolable in the dressing room after the match.

“We had to call on Nwankwo Kanu to talk to them individually to try and calm them down. The players gave their absolute best but the odds were against them,” he re-echoed.

With better planning, logistics and improved support from the NFF, the envoy said the Super Eagles can overcome challenges that lay ahead in their qualification drive because they possess the talent and determination.

Meanwhile, the Diplomat  has  further rallied support  for the Super Eagles , adding  the coach Eric Sekou Chelle-led side should not be crucified following Tuesday’s  1-1 draw in Bloemfontein because ‘a number of factors worked against them’.

He emphasised that the players gave their  best under exceptionally difficult and challenging circumstances, which were largely beyond their control.

He specifically pointed to three major external factors including the state of the pitch and the hostile environment, noting that the pitch was watered just 10 minutes to the match which made it very slippery and muddy.

Furthermore, he reckoned that  from the very blast of the referee’s whistle, the South African fans engaged in intense and relentless vocal intimidation, which served as a powerful psychological weapon against the visiting Nigerian team.