President of the Senate, Senator David Mark yesterday showered encomium on the victorious Super Eagles saying the victory has restored the pride and dignity of Nigerians in global affairs.

Reacting to the superlative performance of the Nigerian lads over their Malian counterparts,Senator Mark thanked the Eagles for the victory and asked them to remain focused ahead of the next encounter.

According to Mark:” this victory is well deserved. You have brought pride to the nation. We shall do our own part to honour you.

” The nation is proud of you. Please do more to bring the trophy back home. We are anxiously waiting like an expectant mother.

“Let me reiterate that the National Assembly will do the needful to reward you”.

source: gavel24.gov.ng