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The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria have sparked combined reactions as they recited the ‘Come up O Compatriot’ anthem versus the newly signed ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ at an ongoing conflict towards Benin Republic within the fourth spherical of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Could 29, signed the Nationwide Anthem Invoice 2024 into legislation.
The invoice reinstated the previous anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”
This was disclosed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in the course of the joint plenary that Tinubu attended.
The ultimate assent to the passage of the invoice will convey a few shift from the now-recognised, “Come up O Compatriots.” The invoice was quickly cleared by each the Senate and the Home of Representatives.
The brand new anthem was anticipated to be recited in any respect public features.
Nonetheless, on the graduation of the continued match in Benin, the gamers sang the previous anthem, now deemed because the “previous anthem.”
This has generated combined reactions from Nigerians, particularly these on social media. Whereas many mentioned the previous anthem was recited as a result of lots of the gamers are but to be accustomed to the lyrics, others mentioned the technical workforce on the Benin stadium could be unaware that the Nigerian anthem has been modified.
They performed the Previous Nationwide anthem for tremendous Eagles gamers.😭😭😭#SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/onvpXkrc77
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 10, 2024
In the meantime, Coach Finidi George has made three modifications to the beginning lineup of the Tremendous Eagles dealing with Benin Republic.
Stanley Nwabali retains his place in aim for the workforce.
Tanimu Benjamin, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, and Brilliant Osayi-Samuel make up the again 4.
Whereas Raphael Onyedika replaces Fisayo-Dele Bashiru with Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi to pair him.
In assault, Terrem Moffi takes the place of Paul Onuachu, Samuel Chukwueze replaces Kelechi Iheanacho whereas Ademola Lookman retains his place within the beginning eleven.
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