President Goodluck Jonathan has announced a cash reward of two million Naira each members of the golden eaglets that won the under seventeen championship.
President Goodluck Jonathan lifts the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy at the reception for the Golden Eaglets on Sunday in Abuja where they presented their trophy.
Receiving the eaglets in Abuja Sunday night president Jonathan said their victory was an indication that Nigeria was on the path of recovery in international sports.
Members of the coaching crew were given three million Naira each by the president who described the victory of the eagles as a pride to the nation and the continent.
The sports minister Bolaji Abdullahi said the “The golden eaglets is a project in the making. The grace beauty and swagger is Nigerian. Beyond what we have seen is a success in grooming good athletes and good Nigerians.
They are not excellent athletes but excellent human beings. Winning the World Cup is not the end. It is the beginning” he said.
President Jonathan further said that "with dedication resilience and statesmanship they have won from being second best to the best. This victory brought to mind the championship Nigeria has won.
First
Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who watched the 90-minutes encounter also
rejoiced with the Golden Eaglets, their coaches and handlers as well as
all Nigerians for what she described as a sweet victory by the Nigerian
squad.
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
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Our senior national team
defeated the South African team in the Nations cup. This is a golden
era in Nigeria football. It is not a Surprise because I told the
national after the Olympics that it’s not covetable. Our administration
will provide the support to ensure that our men and women Win
international support. I Congratulate the young team over their deserve
victory".The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
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First
Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who watched the 90-minutes encounter also
rejoiced with the Golden Eaglets, their coaches and handlers as well as
all Nigerians for what she described as a sweet victory by the Nigerian
squad.
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
You have set two records. Four times winner and twenty seven goals I
Commend the team for tactical and exciting football. You won fair and
squarely. This victory is for the whole Africa and not just Nigeria. To the crew thank you
for a job well done. The enduring test lies in the success of the team
at the highest level. The celebration will be short lived Their talent
must be developed.The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who watched the 90-minutes encounter also rejoiced with the Golden Eaglets, their coaches and handlers as well as all Nigerians for what she described as a sweet victory by the Nigerian squad.
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
Governor Edo State , Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, also congratulated the Eaglets for doing Nigerians proud in far-away United Arab Emirates. In a statement issued in Benin City, the governor said : “The Eaglets displayed the can-do spirit of the Nigerian; the will to excel even in the face of excruciating challenges.
“The Boys represent a new generation of Nigerians whose faith in the country remain unwavering as they forged a formidable team to win the coveted trophy despite coming from different ethnic and religious backgrounds, which is what Nigeria needs to move on at this critical time and period.
First
Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who watched the 90-minutes encounter also
rejoiced with the Golden Eaglets, their coaches and handlers as well as
all Nigerians for what she described as a sweet victory by the Nigerian
squad.
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
You will also recall that just early this year the Nigerian senior team, the super eagle won the African cup of Nations.The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
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First
Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who watched the 90-minutes encounter also
rejoiced with the Golden Eaglets, their coaches and handlers as well as
all Nigerians for what she described as a sweet victory by the Nigerian
squad.
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
First
Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who watched the 90-minutes encounter also
rejoiced with the Golden Eaglets, their coaches and handlers as well as
all Nigerians for what she described as a sweet victory by the Nigerian
squad.
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
First
Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who watched the 90-minutes encounter also
rejoiced with the Golden Eaglets, their coaches and handlers as well as
all Nigerians for what she described as a sweet victory by the Nigerian
squad.
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
First
Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who watched the 90-minutes encounter also
rejoiced with the Golden Eaglets, their coaches and handlers as well as
all Nigerians for what she described as a sweet victory by the Nigerian
squad.
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
The First Lady, in a statement by a Media Assistant, attached to her office, Ayo Adewuyi, particularly commended the team’s versatility, accurate passes, determination and the team spirit which she said was responsible for the success of the team. Dame Jonathan congratulated the world champion and praised the team for making Nigeria proud. urging them to remain focused and work harder for future glory.
- See more at: http://thewillnigeria.com/news/fifa-under-17-cup-president-jonathan-pdp-first-lady-govs-others-hail-eaglets/#sthash.AwlkCvjI.dpuf
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