Members of the national team, the Super Eagles along with their technical crew and officials of the Nigerian Football Federation arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 3:15pm to a tumultuous crowd of jubilant supporters and residents of the FCT.
Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide, on Tuesday commended the Super Eagles for making the nation proud at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2013.
Akinjide was elated by the fact that the senior national team was led to victory by a Nigerian coach, Stephen Keshi and also assisted by Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, a Nigerian.
She noted that the team captained by Fenerbahçe of Turkey defender, Joseph Yobo, displayed a high level of commitment, dedication and patriotism.
According to the minister, the team’s victory at AFCON 2013 has restored the nation’s pride and positioned the country in its rightful place as “Giant of Africa in the area of football.”
“The AFCON’s triumph, which is coming after 19 years, is an indication of a better future for the country. We need to remain focus, discipline and determine. Nigeria is surely getting better in the areas sports and the economy.
“I express my heartfelt congratulation to the coach and our spectacular Super Eagles, for making Nigeria proud. I enjoin all Nigerians to learn from the strong determination, the will to succeed and patriotic zeal that brought victory to the team and the Nation,” said Akinjide, who oversees the FCT Department of Sports in the Social Development Secretariat.
The minister urged the team not to rest on its oars but to strive and work towards achieving a similar feat at the forthcoming FIFA Confederation Cup and FIFA World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
Posted: at 12-02-2013 07:18 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
dickman2 at 12-02-2013 07:27 PM (12 years ago) (m)
ok good.them try no be small..
Posted: at 12-02-2013 07:27 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
congratulation to stephen keshi the coach and the players who humbly followed the coach instructions to win the cup.and thanks be to GOD who made it possible.
Posted: at 12-02-2013 07:41 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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