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‘Bring Under-17 FIFA World Cup Home’ Buhari Tells Golden Eaglets

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria who are in Chile to participate in this year’s under-17 FIFA World Cup Tournament to … Continue reading ‘Bring Under-17 FIFA World Cup Home’ Buhari Tells Golden Eaglets


U-17-world-cupPresident Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria who are in Chile to participate in this year’s under-17 FIFA World Cup Tournament to bring back the world cup, as a perfect end-of-the-year gift for soccer-loving Nigerians.

The President made the demand on Friday while extending his best wishes for a triumphant outing to the Golden Eaglets.

A statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said President Buhari urged the Golden Eaglets to do their utmost best, as the tournament opens on Saturday, to match the outstanding performance of their victorious predecessors who have won the competition four times including the inaugural edition in 1985 and the last tournament in 2013.

The President assured the Golden Eaglets and their handlers of the full support of the Federal Government and all Nigerians, as they strive to bring more sporting glory to their fatherland by outplaying all their opponents in Chile and winning the Under-17 World Cup for a record fifth time.

“President Buhari will follow the team’s progress through the tournament in Chile with keen interest and high expectation in the belief that the boys have the skills, dedication and determination required to make Nigeria world champions at the youth level once again,” the statement further read.

He called on the players to stay focused, avoid all distractions and put their globally acknowledged skills, ability and doggedness on display against the USA on Saturday, Chile on October 20, Croatia on October 23 and in all their subsequent matches to win the tournament and “give millions of soccer-loving Nigerians the perfect end-of-the-year gift”.