Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has applauded
the Super Eagles for their massive 4-0 triumph over visiting Indomitable Lions
of Cameroon in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match played at the Godswill
Akpabio Stadium in Uyo yesterday September 1st.
A statement
released from his office, says the Senior men's national team will receive
N20million for the 4 goals scored, after the federal government promised
to reward every strike with N5million during a pep talk before the game.
Dalung thanked
the Nigeria Football Federation and the team for not letting Nigerians down knowing
the importance of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia next year.
"The
Nigeria Football Federation has been on its toes to ensure that he Super Eagles
qualify for the next World Cup. You worked very hard for this victory and
Nigerians are proud of you for always raising the flag when it matters
most. We know the consequences of not being at the World Cup in Russia in
2018. We determine the pulse of African sports and set the tune and agenda for
Africa in global sports so it is very key and critical to us. Moreover, the
absence of Nigeria at any international competition always denies the world of
the pattern, style and tradition of the Nigerian variety of football so we will
be going to Russia with another different pattern and style of football."
The Minister
called on football stakeholders and Nigerians to continue to support the
players with their prayers and objective criticisms.
"The
federal government will continue to support our players because they have been
making so many sacrifices for the country. There is nothing we can do to
compensate them for what they have done except to continue to appreciate and
celebrate them in this critical journey to Russia.
Nigeria now
top Group B with 9Pts and will face Cameroon again on Monday at the Stade Omnispirts
Ahmadu Ahidjo in Yaoundé at 6pm.
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