On behalf of the Federal Government and millions of very happy and proud
Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the Golden Eaglets of
Nigeria on their victory over Mali in the final match of this year’s
Under-17 FIFA World Cup tournament in Chile.
President Buhari applauds the exemplary zeal, determination, commitment,
hard work, patriotism and soccer artistry which the youthful Golden
Eaglets put on display throughout the tournament to win the championship
for a record fifth time.
The President notes with delight that the Golden Eaglets not only won the
coveted Under-17 FIFA World Cup, but they are also bringing home
highly-valued individual awards such as the Golden Boot won by Victor
Osimhen for being the tournament’s highest goal scorer and the Golden
Ball, won by the team captain, Kelechi Nwakali for being the best player.
President Buhari believes that by their triumph in Chile, the Golden
Eaglets have shown the world that the indomitable Nigerian spirit is alive
and waxing stronger.
For the President, the Golden Eaglets’ latest victory on the global stage
is an affirmation of the significant progress Nigeria is now making
towards positively redefining and rediscovering its potential for
greatness in the comity of nations.
President Buhari trusts that if all other Nigerians imbibe and exhibit the
doggedness, determination and patriotism displayed by their youthful
compatriots in Chile, Nigeria will surely make faster progress towards
becoming the strong, united, peaceful, secure and prosperous nation
envisioned by its people.
The President joins other proud Nigerians in awaiting the Golden Eaglets
triumphant return to a heroes’ welcome from a joyous and grateful nation.