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| The Super Eagles celebrate |
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory Saturday over the Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The President, who described the hard-earned victory as
“very sweet, soothing and a 57th Independence Anniversary gift to the nation,”
applauded the nation’s senior men’s football team for the feat of making
Nigeria the first African country to qualify for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup
tournament, with a match left to play.
As he joined millions of football-loving Nigerians in
rejoicing with the players and their coaching crew, President Buhari called on
all Nigerians to apply the values of perseverance, resilience, discipline, hard
work and team-spirit, which propelled the footballers to excel since the
beginning of the qualifying matches, to all sectors of national life.
The President, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser,
Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, promised that the Federal Government
will continue to support the team within available resources so that the nation
will maximise the unifying potentials of sports in general and football in
particular.
He enjoined the entire team and Nigerian Football Federation
(NFF) officials to remain steadfast and focused when they begin preparations
for the global football fiesta in order to make Nigeria proud.
President Buhari urged public, private organisations and
well-meaning Nigerians to continue to assist the Super Eagles as the team heads
for a sixth appearance at the summit of football competition.
The President also appreciated the government of Akwa Ibom
State for the invaluable support it has been rendering to the football team,
describing it as worthy of emulation.
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