President Muhammadu Buhari says
the away victory of the Super Eagles over Zambia at the weekend is not only
tonic for Nigeria at a time like this, but also a confidence booster that the
indomitable Nigerian spirit is well and alive.
The Nigerian National Team had
begun its qualifying campaign for Russia 2018 World Cup by beating Zambia 2-1
in Ndola, a development President Buhari described as “cheery and
soul-lifting.”
He said it was a sign of good
things to come, urging the team not to rest on its oars till it eventually
qualified for the global soccer fiesta.
“This is but the first step in a
long journey. However, that step has been well taken. An away victory at this
level, in which the stakes are quite high, is remarkable.
“The ultimate is to qualify for
Russia 2018, and fly Nigeria’s flag alongside those of other giant soccer
playing nations. I look forward to that, and I urge the team and their handlers
to always keep their eyes on the ball,” President Buhari said.
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