President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles
on their victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon at the Godswill
Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Buhari said he was joining millions of football-loving Nigerians at
home and in the Diaspora in applauding the team for their victorious
outing over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
President Buhari noted that with the exhilarating victory, “Nigeria
is on the verge of qualification for the World Cup in Russia 2018.”
He called on the players to sustain the momentum as they approach the crucial second leg of the tie in Yaounde, on Monday.
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adeinsa in a statement said, “The
President enjoined Nigerians who always see football as a unifying
platform, to continue to pray and support the team to guarantee victory
next week and make qualification doubly sure.
“He also commended the Akwa Ibom State Government for its continued support and provision of excellent hosting facilities.”
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