President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday congratulated the Golden Eaglets on their 2-0 victory over Mali in the final match of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup held in Chile. He has also assured them of heroes welcome.
The President through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, applauded what he called “the exemplary zeal, determination, commitment, hard work, patriotism and soccer artistry” which the Eaglets displayed throughout to win the championship for a record fifth time.
The statement read in part, “The President believes that by their triumph in Chile, the Eaglets have shown the world that the indomitable Nigerian spirit is alive and waxing stronger.
“For the President, the Golden Eaglets’ latest victory on the global stage is an affirmation of the significant progress Nigeria is now making towards positively redefining and rediscovering its potential for greatness in the comity of nations.
“The President joins other proud Nigerians in awaiting the Golden Eaglets triumphant return to a heroes’ welcome from a joyous and grateful nation.”
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