Super Eagles
…Team Hails Amaechi’s Gesture
The
leadership of the National Assembly led by the Sports Committees of the Senate
and House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon visited the Super Eagles to boost
their morale ahead of the all-important quarter final duel against the
Elephants of Cote D ‘Voire in Rustenburg on Sunday.
The members were led by the
Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, Sen. Adamu Gimba, his deputy, Mudashiru
Hussain and members as well as Chairman, House Committee on Sports, Hon.
Godfrey Gaya and members. They were led to the Super Eagles camp by the NFF
President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari. On
Maigari’s trail were Chairman, Technical Committee, NFF, Barr. Chris Green,
Director, Technical, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme and Director, Competitions, Dr Musa
Sanusi.
Senator Gimba, who spoke on
behalf of the National Assembly team, said the team was delighted with the
Super Eagles gritty display against Ethiopia, whom they defeated 2-0, and urged
the team to move a step further by caging the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the
quarter final match.
Team Skipper, Joseph Yobo, who
spoke on behalf of the team declared that the team was delighted that lawmakers
despite their tight schedule at home still find time to come and support the
team in South Africa, assuring that the team will not let Nigeria down in
Sunday’s crucial duel. “When we see top government officials like this, we get
encouraged that we are not just here to represent our families but actually
here for the greater glory of Nigeria. We thank you sirs for coming and by
God’s grace we shall not let you down.
The Super Eagles also took time
off to thank River State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi for redeeming his
$100,000 dollars promise to the team at a time many Nigerians had reservations
about the team. Team Scribe, Dayo Enebi Achor, said Governor Amaechi has shown
his outstanding leadership qualities by staying with the national team through
thick and thin. “We acknowledge him and NFF President, Alhaji Maigari, whose
leadership style in football has continued to attract support from the highest
level of government in Nigeria”, he said.
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