President Buhari Reacts To Super Eagles 1-0 Victory Against Zambia (Read What He Said)

President Buhari Reacts To Super
Eagles 1-0 Victory Against
Zambia (Read What He Said)

President Muhammadu Buhari has
congratulated the Super Eagles on
their victory over the Chipolopolo of
Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio
International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa
Ibom State on Saturday.

This is contained in a statement by his
spokesman, Femi Adesina.

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.

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.
He 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.

The statement quoted Buhari as urging
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.