President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the
Golden Eaglets on their outstanding victory over Mexico in the on-going FIFA
Under-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
A statement forwarded to Nigeria Info by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, DR Reuben Abati, quoted President Jonathan as saying that Nigerians are elated at Saturday’s victory.
A statement forwarded to Nigeria Info by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, DR Reuben Abati, quoted President Jonathan as saying that Nigerians are elated at Saturday’s victory.
President Jonathan urged the Eaglets to remember that
they have just overcome their first opponents in a long tournament and must therefore
stay focused on winning their subsequent matches, getting to the finals and
claiming the championship once again for their fatherland.
He urged them to avoid all possible distractions and
continue to display the exhilarating soccer skills, commitment and dedication
which overwhelmed the Mexican team.
He
assures the Eaglets and their handlers of the steadfast support and
encouragement of the Federal Government and looks forward to another victory
when they take on the Swedish youth team tomorrow(Tuesday).
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