The Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria has presented a Sensolite Health Bed to the Nigeria Football Federation for the use of the National Teams.
Making the presentation in Abuja on Monday, Hungary’s Secretary of State (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Peter Szijjarto, who was in the Nigerian capital for the reopening of the Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria, disclosed that generations of Hungarian National Team players had used the special bed to enhance their fitness before international matches and tournaments.
“We are delighted to make this presentation as we look forward to collaborative ventures in the football sector between our two great countries,” Mr. Szijjarto, himself a former Hungarian international,
said at the occasion.
He was accompanied to the presentation at the new NFF headquarters (Sunday Dankaro House), National Stadium, Abuja by the Ambassador of Hungary to Nigeria, Mr. Zsolt Mario, the Consul-General, Endre Deri and other dignitaries from the Embassy of Hungary.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, presently at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, was represented by the Vice President, Mike Umeh, who hailed the gesture by the Embassy of Hungary, saying: “I stand here to assure you all that the Sensolite Health Bed which you have so graciously presented will be deployed to good use by the Nigeria Football Federation.
For your information, the Nigeria Football Federation has charge of 10 National Teams, which it holds in trust for the Federal Government of Nigeria… Most of these teams are always actively engaged and in camp for one competition or the other, and will find this excellent equipment most useful.
“We are also aware that Hungary remains a nation with a rich footballing history. That country gave the world illustrious names like Ferenc Puskas, Zoltan Czibor and Sandor Kocsis, to mention but a few.
“ We recall the great exploits of the Magnificent Magyars across the globe in the 1950s and 1960s, and also commend the present efforts of the Hungarian football authorities to restore the old glory and
pride of Hungarian football.
“Let me assure Your Excellencies that the NFF is positively disposed to the offer for collaborative joint ventures between our two countries in the football sphere. As the champions of Africa and one
of the most flamboyant teams in world football, we have something to offer to Hungary, which also has something to offer us in the technical area.”
The NFF Vice President then presented a football autographed by players of the Super Eagles, as well as a personalised football jersey to Mr. Szijjarto, and another one for the Prime Minister of Republic
of Hungary, His Excellency Viktor Orban.
NFF General Secretary, Musa Amadu gave the vote of thanks at the occasion.
