President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday congratulated the Super Eagles on their 2-0 victory over Ethiopia, which earned Nigeria a slot at the 2014 World Cup Finals in Brazil.
“President Jonathan joins other proud and happy Nigerians in applauding the Super Eagles’ dogged and determined performance against the Ethiopians over the two legs of the final qualifying round which ensured away and home victories, and also ensured that Nigeria will be at the World Cup Finals for the fifth time,” Presidency statement said.
“As the team and its handlers bask in the glory of being the first African country to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Jonathan urges them to rededicate themselves to excelling on the global stage and reaching for heights never previously attained by the country at the World Cup Finals.”
Also Senate President David Mark and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu commended the Eagles and their handlers for making Nigerians proud by defeating Ethiopia 2-0 in the return leg playoff of the 2014 Brazil World Cup qualification played in U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar.
The Senate President in his message of congratulatory message to the Stephen Keshi led coaching crew and the players signed by his Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh thanked them for sustaining the winning streak that has taken them thus far.
Senator Mark noted that Nigeria is once again back to reckoning in the international sporting events saying that everything necessary should be done to make appreciable impact in Brazil 2014.
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State who also congratulated the Eagles said they have done Nigeria and indeed Africa proud by the qualification.
“The Super Eagles have shown that they are indeed the Champions of Africa by emerging the first country from the continent to qualify for the World cup, joining the ranks of other great football nations like Germany, Netherlands, Spain and England, among others, who have already qualified”, a Government House statement said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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