As the Super Eagles file out in their first match against Burundi Saturday, in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2019), holding in Egypt, President Muhammadu Buhari has charged them to play every match for the honour of motherland.
The President urged them to lift the flag of Nigeria high, and reinforce the reputation of the country as football powerhouse on the continent.
“I will be watching, just as millions of Nigerians would also do. You have our solid support, and we will cheer you to victory,” President Buhari said.
He noted that football is a strong unifying force for Nigerians, and urged the Super Eagles to provide a soothing balm to the many challenges facing the country, which the government is confronting with everything at its disposal.
“Nigerians are known for their unconquerable spirit. Show this in the group stages, and even beyond. Nothing but lifting of the diadem is good enough for our country,” President Buhari stated.
He also enjoined the Super Eagles to be mindful of fair play, and sportsmanlike conduct, as they strive to return home with the AFCON trophy.
The Kogi State Police Command has admitted the erroneous killing of a Nsukka-based lawyer, Barrister…
The Kano State Police Command has returned the sum of N9.9 million to its rightful owner after…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Temitope Ilori as the new Director General of the…
The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has directed all personnel deployed to the Nigeria-Niger border to…
Today, on the history corner, we take a trip in the realm of flashbacks and…
The Nollywood industry is again grieving after the passing of Jonathan Ihonde, the dramatist and…
This website uses cookies.