The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has hailed Argentina star, Lionel Messi, for winning the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, describing the former Barcelona forward as the “Emi lo kan of Doha”.
‘Emi lo kan’ is a Yoruba phrase which translates as ‘it is my turn’.
The saying has become synonymous with Tinubu following his address in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital while vying for the APC presidential ticket.
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Speaking after the World Cup final, the APC presidential flag-bearer shared an edited picture of Messi on his Twitter page with the caption: “Emi lo kan of Doha.”
Messi scored twice for Argentina in Sunday’s thrilling World Cup final over France as the game ended 3-3 after extra-time, before converting in the penalty shoot-out which his side won 4-2 to claim the biggest prize in football.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner picked up the Golden Ball award for the tournament’s best player, scoring seven goals for Argentina.
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