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Nigeria Vs Algeria: Senate President Lawan Confident Super Eagles Will Be Victorious

 

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan that he is certain that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be triumphant in their game against the desert foxes of Algeria. 

This the Senate President said according to a statement by his special media aide, Mr. Mohammed Isa.

While departing Abuja this morning to lead a presidential delegation to cheer Super Eagles in their match against Algeria in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt, the Senate President said he is confident that the boys will deliver a victory.

“I am confident that our boys will today reenact their winning streak in their determination to win the trophy, and they need all of our support, including our physical presence,” he stated.

The Senate President added that the presence of the delegation would boost the morale of the Nigerian players and spur them to win the match.

Also on the 11-man delegation are the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

Governors Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos States, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, and a Representative of the Presidency; Captain Hosa Okunbo is also part of the delegation.

Others are, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Olusade Adesola, and Muhammad Gambo, the ministry’s Director of Facilities and former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung.

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