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Sports: Buhari Congratulates Super Eagles for 2019 AFCON Qualification

November 17, 2018

By Teslim Olawore President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday send a congratulatory message to the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The team’s 1-1 draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday had secured the team the ticket. In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the President joined millions of football-loving Nigerians in commending the team for theirspirited 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 was enthused by their confidence, sense of patriotism and professionalism, and recommended these attributes to other Nigerians. He also commended the effort of 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 assured them of the unflinching support of the Federal Government going forward. The President however wished the young Nigerian football ambassadors more successes as they prepare for the AFCON tournament in Cameroon.

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