Super Eagles players celebrating after 2-1 victory over Zambia
VICTORY OVER ZAMBIA: PRESIDENT BUHARI SALUTES SUPER EAGLES
President Muhammadu Buhari says the away victory of the Super
Eagles over Zambia at the weekend is not only tonic for Nigeria at a
time like this, but also a confidence booster that the indomitable
Nigerian spirit is well and alive.
The Nigerian National Team had begun its qualifying campaign for
Russia 2018 World Cup by beating Zambia 2-1 in Ndola, a development
President Buhari describes as "cheery and soul-lifting." He said it was a
sign of good things to come, urging the team not to rest on its oars
till it eventually qualified for the global soccer fiesta.
"This is but the first step in a long journey. However, that step
has been well taken. An away victory at this level, in which the stakes
are quite high, is remarkable. The ultimate is to qualify for Russia
2018, and fly Nigeria's flag alongside those of other giant soccer
playing nations. I look forward to that, and I urge the team and their
handlers to always keep their eyes on the ball," President Buhari said.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
October 10, 2016
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