The Super Eagles were hosted at breakfast by the Minister of Youth and Sports Sunday Dare on Tuesday morning following their arrival from Cameroon, reports Completesports.com.
Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Ist Vice-President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Shehu Dikko, Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode and all other important dignatories also graced the occasion.
Dare in his speech commended the Super Eagles despite the team’s early exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
“From all indications, Nigeria believes in them. President Muhammadu Buhari believes in them and I, as Minister, also have full belief in them.
“They will in fact be encouraged and supported to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup finals later this year and the 2023 African Cup of Nations Tournament in Cote’d Voire next year. This Super Eagles team will show the world the great heights to which truly they can soar”, Sunday Dare remarked.
He commended Austin Eguavoen and the coaching staff and concluded that they gave a strong performance.
“They faced the challenge bravely and gave a good account of themselves. They did their very best and that is all we can ask of them.”
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Continuing, the minister remarked “We will lift the spirit of our boys and as professionals they will look beyond AFCON and continue to work with their technical team to ensure continuous improvement.
“The overall performance of the team during this tournament shows we have regained our better footing and are heading in the proper direction.
“Our football, once again was fluid, purposeful and beautiful to watch. We have a good team and Nigeria will help them to get better.
“I also want to use this opportunity to thank soccer-loving Nigerians who followed the team’s participation at the competition. I thank the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) for rising up to the task and for rising up to the task and for its commitment to ensuring that every support was given to the team.”
The Super Eagles were eliminated from the 2021 AFCON finals after going gown to a 1-0 defeat against Tunisia in the second round.
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