President Jonathan Promises Bumper Rewards for Eagles, If…

President Goodluck Jonathan announces he will surprise the Super Eagles with an awesome reward, if they made a huge impact at the World Cup in Brazil.

Senate President David Mark, who led a powerful federal government delegation to wish the team well in the championship conveyed the president’s message to the players and officials in Brazil.

The president also resounded his intuitions to the African champions that it was time a team from the black continent lifts the World Cup gold, while retaining his best confidence on Nigeria to blaze the trail in Brazil.

President Jonathan Visits the Super Eagles Camp Ahead of a World Cup Qualifier Against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.
President Jonathan Visits the Super Eagles Camp Ahead of a World Cup Qualifier Against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.

“When we won the Olympics gold medal at Atlanta 96, we defeated countries like Argentina and Brazil, so I believe we can have a repeat performance at this year’s World Cup, with the talents available to us in this team”, he said.

The Senate President also presented the national flags to skipper Joseph Yobo, while coach Stephen Keshi received one for the team, same as team administrator Dayo Enebi Achor, to be displayed on the team’s bus during each trip for the cup games.

All 23 members of the squad received the national flags from dignitaries present- all of them reiterating their commitment to leading Nigeria to success.

The head of the federal government delegate then went into a private session with the players and coaches during which issues concerning the team’s welfare were discussed.

Mark, who led several ministers and governors, assured that the government was ready to do all it can within available resources to make the team comfortable in the championship, adding that he will personally stay back in Brazil for all the team’s games in the opening rounds of the championship.

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Aminu Maigari, expressed delights concerning the calibers of delegations in town to motivate the players and officials of the team.

Responding, coach Stephen Keshi said he was happy to see top government functionaries visiting the team before they kick their first ball of the tournament as that has been a motivating factor for him in his playing days, which saw him captaining the squad for 14 years.

Skipper Yobo, assured Nigerians once again that the team will not disappoint at the tournament, while calling for prayers and positive attitude from all and sundry.

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