President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s Under-23 team for gallantly defeating Algeria in the finals of the Under-23 Africa Nations championship on Saturday December 12, 2015. the winning spirit of
In a press statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, President Muhammadu Buhari extolled their winning spirit and also noted delight that this was the first time that Nigeria attained this soccer glory in this particular category.
President Buhari said “the boys have worked incredibly and admirably so hard to to bring national glory to Nigeria, adding that” their tenacity and the passion to excel were factors that propelled the Under 23 team to victory.”
The president stated he was proud of these “talented and determined young Nigerians” for winning laurels for the country, and breaking the record of giving Nigeria that opportunity for the first time.
As stated by him, his administration would give them every support and active encouragement to excel in the future. The President added that his government would always reward hard work and excellence. He however advised the Under 23 Nigerian African champions to sustain the standard they have attained.