We Came For The Gold, And We Did Not Take It, But We Are Proud Of What We Have Been Able To Achieve -Akor Adams Hails Super Eagles After AFCON Bronze Medal

 Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has hailed the spirit and unity within the Nigerian team after their incredible run at the AFCON tournament in Morocco, which ended with a bronze medal finish 

Nigeria went through the competition recording five wins and eventually losing in the semi-finals to the hosts on penalties, a performance Adams believes underlines the quality of the squad. 

“We’re the best. We’re the best team. We came for the gold, and we did not take it, but we are proud of what we have been able to achieve. We are a very strong group. 

”Everybody is going home with a better friendship with the next person, as a better person,” Adams said in a post-match interview on Saturday after beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties 

“We are all grateful to Eric Chelle for what he has done for us as a group in the last three weeks. We are better people because of him,

”He has given me the opportunity to represent my beloved Nigeria.