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17 Novembre 2018
Abuja, Nigeria, November 17 (Infosplusgabon) - Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated the senior national football team, Super Eagles, on their qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following their 1-1 draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in in their Group E match played in Johannesburg.
In a statement by Presidential Spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, President Buhari said he joins millions of football-loving Nigerians in commending the team for their spirited and disciplined performance against a very formidable opponent which earned them qualification with the final match against Seychelles a mere formality.
“Having keenly followed the senior national football team’s progress in the qualifying stages, President Buhari is enthused by their confidence, sense of patriotism and professionalism, and commends these attributes to other Nigerians,” the statement said.
It also said Mr Buhari commended the coaching crew, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Supporters Club, especially Nigerians residing in South Africa who turned out in great numbers to cheer the players, for a job well done, and assures them of the unflinching support of the Federal Government going forward.
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