Buhari hails victorious U-23 Eagles

Nifemi Daniel

President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the winning spirit of Nigeria’s U-23 team for gallantly defeating Algeria in the finals of the U-23 Africa Nations Championship on Saturday.

The President, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, noted with delight that it was the first time the country would attain this soccer glory in this particular category.

According to the President, “the boys have worked incredibly and admirably so hard to bring international glory to Nigeria, adding that” their tenacity and the passion to excel were factors that propelled the Under 23 team to victory.”

He said he was proud of these “talented and determined young Nigerians” for winning laurels for the country, and breaking the record of giving Nigeria that opportunity for the first time.

President Buhari said his administration would give them every support and active encouragement to excel in the future.

According to the President, his government would always reward hard work and excellence. He however advised the U-23 Nigerian African champions to sustain the standard they have attained.

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