Under-17 World Cup: President Buhari Says Golden Eaglets’ Victory, A Lesson In Resilience - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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October 31, 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari hasapplauded the performance of the Golden Eaglets in their second game at theongoing Under-17 FIFA World Cup competition in Brazil.
The Golden Eaglets won the match by3-2 after they had trailed Ecuador by 1-2, 15 minutes to the end of the match.
President Buhari, in a statement byhis spokesman, Femi Adesina in Abuja, said the fact that the youngsters nevergave up, and turned the table against their opponents, is a lesson inpersistence and resilience.
The President recommended the can-dospirit displayed by the young boys to Nigerians, urging them to display such inall areas of endeavour, and in national development.
While wishing the Eaglets well intheir final group match against Australia, Buhari pledged government support tothe team, as they strive to win the Under-17 World Cup yet again, thusconfirming Nigeria’s position as a global power at that level.
With the win against Ecuador,Nigeria remain top of Group-B and will face Australia in their last group gameon November 1st.