[STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE]

«§» 16 November 2013

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT JONATHAN HAILS NIGERIA’S QUALIFICATION FOR WORLD CUP FINALS, SAYS SUPER EAGLES CAN BE FIRST AFRICAN TEAM TO WIN THE WORLD CUP

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan heartily congratulates the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their 2-0 victory over Ethiopia on Saturday in Calabar which has earned Nigeria a slot at the 2014 World Cup Finals in Brazil.

President Jonathan joins other proud and happy Nigerians in applauding the Super Eagles’ dogged and determined performance against the Ethiopians over the two legs of the final qualifying round which ensured away and home victories, and also ensured that Nigeria will be at the World Cup Finals for the fifth time.

The President also commends the team’s performance in all the preceding qualifying matches and the consistent commitment and dedication of the players to building on their victory at this year’s African Nations Cup by qualifying for the World Cup Finals and bringing further glory to their fatherland.

As the team and its handlers bask in the glory of being the first African country to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, President Jonathan urges them to rededicate themselves to excelling on the global stage and reaching for heights never previously attained by the country at the World Cup Finals.

The President believes that with the enormous pool of footballing talent available to the country, the Super Eagles can, with more hardwork, dedication, resilience and further honing of their skills and tactics, fulfil the national dream of being the first African Nation to win the world cup.

He assures the NFF and the team, of the fullest possible support of the Federal Government and all Nigerians in their quest to win even greater glory for Nigeria at the world cup finals in Brazil.

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

November 16, 2013

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Posted: at 16-11-2013 08:50 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

it's possible.

Posted: at 16-11-2013 09:26 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Of a truth......this man is high.

I didn't know corruption can be intoxicating !!

Posted: at 16-11-2013 09:27 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

Congrats !

Posted: at 16-11-2013 09:34 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

very very possible

Posted: at 16-11-2013 09:51 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

not this team..maybe later...but not now....

Posted: at 16-11-2013 10:48 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

not this team..maybe later...but not now....

TRY AND BE WISE AND STOP BEEN FOOL.

Posted: at 16-11-2013 11:01 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

See who dey talk

Posted: at 16-11-2013 11:31 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

hez high on rum... pass my weed abeg

Posted: at 16-11-2013 11:36 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

We don hear. Now go pay Keshi im salary.

Posted: at 16-11-2013 11:39 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

congrats boy but the  truth is that   the boys can beguud no douth but there many country more better than eagles

Posted: at 16-11-2013 11:47 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Idiot, you don settle Asuu ? you don pay Steven Keshi ? how far you go with the joblessness,hunger,poverty,bad road,bad government,and BOKO HARAM MANANCE IN NIGERIA ? na football u come dey sakpe put. abi you wan beggin play football also ?

Posted: at 17-11-2013 06:02 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

When you are high you can what ever you like saying.                                                                         Eneh say so via nokia 3310

Posted: at 17-11-2013 06:24 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

For ur dreams....

Posted: at 17-11-2013 06:42 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

YES OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WE WILL BE THE FIRST AFRICAN TEAM TO WIN THE WORLD CUP

Posted: at 17-11-2013 07:50 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

EMNOEASY u are the fool ...for thinking that naija  team will win world cup..for your dream..MK

Posted: at 17-11-2013 07:56 AM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

rubbish
with this their present form?

Posted: at 17-11-2013 08:49 AM (10 years ago) | Grande Master

Kk#

Posted: at 17-11-2013 10:52 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Super story...

Posted: at 17-11-2013 11:51 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

And tomorrow one naira can buy one dollar!

Posted: at 17-11-2013 02:43 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

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