President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday
congratulated the Flying Eagles on their Sunday’s victory over Senegal
in the final game of the 2015 African Youth Championship.
According to a statement by his Special
Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President said he
looked forward to receiving the team at his earliest convenience on
their return to the country with the aim of honouring them for bringing
more sporting glory to their fatherland.
Jonathan also promised the Flying Eagles
that they would have the full backing of the Federal Government for
their participation in the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand.
This, he explained, was in line with his
administration’s policy of giving Nigeria’s sportsmen and sportswomen
the greatest possible support and encouragement.
The statement read, “President Jonathan
joins other soccer-loving Nigerians in applauding the Flying Eagles’
glorious triumph over their Senegalese opponents who, as tournament
hosts, played in the finals with the vociferous backing of a partisan
home crowd.
“The President assures the team that all
Nigerians are very proud of their magnificent, all-conquering
performance in the tournament, which has earned the country a record
seventh African Youth Championship success.”
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