STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT
JONATHAN HAILS NIGERIA’S QUALIFICATION FOR WORLD CUP FINALS, SAYS SUPER
EAGLES CAN BE FIRST AFRICAN TEAM TO WIN THE WORLD CUP
President
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan heartily congratulates the Super Eagles of
Nigeria on their 2-0 victory over Ethiopia on Saturday in Calabar which
has 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.
The President also commends the team’s
performance in all the preceding qualifying matches and the consistent
commitment and dedication of the players to building on their victory at
this year’s African Nations Cup by qualifying for the World Cup Finals
and bringing further glory to their fatherland.
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, President 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.
The President believes that with the enormous pool of
footballing talent available to the country, the Super Eagles can, with
more hardwork, dedication, resilience and further honing of their skills
and tactics, fulfil the national dream of being the first African
Nation to win the world cup.
He assures the NFF and the team, of
the fullest possible support of the Federal Government and all Nigerians
in their quest to win even greater glory for Nigeria at the world cup
finals in Brazil.
Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
November 16, 2013
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