For about 25 minutes on Saturday evening, President Muhammadu Buhari spoke with the Golden Eaglets and their officials, urging them to strive for victory tomorrow in the final of the Under-17 FIFA World Cup holding in Chile.
Nigeria first won the same tournament in China in 1985, when President Buhari was military head of state, and he urged the team to repeat the same feat tomorrow against Mali, to make it the fifth time Nigeria will win the trophy.
Starting with the head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, President Buhari congratulated him for leading the team to the final, and then said:"Your victory tomorrow will remind Nigerians of what happened in China 30 years ago, and it will raise the morale of Nigerians, especially the youths. We're praying for you. We are anxiously waiting to receive the cup. Please put us on the world map of soccer again."
Speaking to Udoh Akpan, the goalkeeper, President Buhari said he was a very strategic member of the team, noting:"If you don't let in the goals, then none will be scored against us. We look forward to lifting the cup."
To John Lazarus, a defender, the President said, "don't allow anybody to penetrate the defense," while charging Tobechukwu Ibe, another defender to "rest well today, because a lot of Nigerians will be depending on you tomorrow."
To top striker, Victor Osimhen, who has scored 9 goals so far, President Buhari said:"Strike like thunder tomorrow. I believe you will bring us victory."
The captain of the team, Kelechi Nwakali, was charged to maintain his winning leadership , while Joel Osikel, a midfielder, was told by the President that he was "the jewel of the team," and challenged to contribute his quota towards victory. Apart from the 21 players and head coach, President Buhari also had encouraging words for other members of the technical team, the team doctor, physiotherapist, media officer, and other officials.
Both Coach Amuneke and the team captain thanked President Buhari for his support, and promised not to let him and the country down.
Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) November 7, 2015
Posted: at 8-11-2015 12:27 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
sugarwealth at 8-11-2015 01:48 AM (8 years ago) (f)
Yes, go and bring the cup back home boys, you have made it this far so there's no turning back now. Finish what you have started so that when you guys are finally back, you can tell people you went, you saw, and you conquered!
Posted: at 8-11-2015 01:48 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
kingcalors at 8-11-2015 03:57 AM (8 years ago) (m)
30 years later Nigeria is set to make history. it's not by accident that President Buhari came back to power. it's has been destined by God. I also urge our U17 lads to "go and die" conquer the malians and bring back the cup. it's your birth right.
Posted: at 8-11-2015 03:57 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
kingcalors at 8-11-2015 05:11 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Quote from: papadip on 8-11-2015 03:08 AM
Mr. President the boys will win….
@papadi# sorry ooo! I think sey na u dey abuse Mr. president. I no sabi sey na one ogogoro person wey sey em be@Chelsea fc dey abuse Mr. president. Abeg, forgive me. it's not in my character
Posted: at 8-11-2015 05:11 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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