Super Eagles victory tonic for Nigeria‎ – Buhari

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By; SUNDAY ODE, Abuja.
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday that the away victory of the Super Eagles over Zambia at the weekend was not only tonic for Nigeria at a time like this, but also a “confidence booster that the indomitable Nigerian spirit is well and alive.”
The Nigerian National Team had begun its qualifying campaign for Russia 2018 World Cup by beating Zambia 2-1 in Ndola, a development President Buhari describes as “cheery and soul-lifting.”
A statement by the Presidential media adviser, Femi Adesina quoted buhari as saying that the victory at the weekend was a sign of good things to come, urging the team not to rest on its oars till it eventually qualified for the global soccer fiesta.
“This is but the first step in a long journey. However, that step has been well taken. An away victory at this level, in which the stakes are quite high, is remarkable. The ultimate is to qualify for Russia 2018, and fly Nigeria’s flag alongside those of other giant soccer playing nations. I look forward to that, and I urge the team and their handlers to always keep their eyes on the ball,” President Buhari said.

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