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Rio Olympics: Buhari Praises Team Nigeria In A Special Message

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s team will put up an impressive showing to delight fellow countrymen. The President made this known in … Continue reading Rio Olympics: Buhari Praises Team Nigeria In A Special Message


Muhammadu Buhari message to team Nigeria at Rio Olympics

Team Nigeria, Rio Olympics, Muhammadu BuhariPresident Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s team will put up an impressive showing to delight fellow countrymen.

The President made this known in a special message to the Nigerian Olympic contingent, as the 2016 Olympic Games opens in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

He expressed hopes that the victory of Nigeria’s U-23 football team, the Dream Team Six, over their Japanese opponents in the early hours of Friday would serve as an inspiration to the entire contingent of the grand show Nigerians expect from the athletes.

“On behalf of the government and people of our great country, I wish to express my support to our athletes who have arrived in Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games.

“I am particularly delighted by the outcome of the football match early this morning in which our football team defeated their Japanese counterparts.

“The sweetness of the victory comes from the fact that it came against all odds.

“Our team overcame several challenges to put up a sterling performance. This is a good beginning,” a happy Buhari said.

Go! Win And Return With Laurels

President Buhari also praised the resilience, hard work and patriotism that the athletes have put into their preparations.

“I am already aware that you have made personal sacrifices in your journey to the Olympic Games. The motivation comes from strong discipline and the love of the nation.

“As you embark on the search for honours for the nation, I seize this opportunity to assure our Olympians that you have my support and those of all Nigerians.

“Go! Win and return with laurels, I wish you the best,” the President added.