By Gracious Akujobi The victorious Golden Eaglets late Saturday night arrived Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja to a rousing welcome.
They have done the country proud by winning for a record fourth time, the FIFA U-17 World Cup title at the 2013 edition held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
On Sunday evening, the tem will embark on a parade of major streets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) so that Abuja residents could catch a glimpse of their heroes.
The carnival-like parade is scheduled to move along the major street leading to Area 1 in Garki district, Maitama and Asokoro districts from where they will head to the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, to attend a Presidential grand reception by 7.00 pm.
President Goodluck Jonathan, who has been very supportive of the team had in his congratulatory message after defeating Mexico 3-0 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, promised to host them.
“In fulfillment of his promise of a heroes’ welcome for the triumphant Golden Eaglets on their return home, President Jonathan will host a grand reception for the team at the Banquet Hall of the State House at 1900 Hours on Sunday, November 10, 2013 in appreciation of the great honour and glory they have brought to their fatherland,” Presidential Adviser on Media, Dr Reuben Abati had announced.
On arrival in Abuja, the Head Coach of the team, Manu Garba, had this to say “I give God thanks for this accomplishment, I can happily say this is mission accomplished and now we are the number one ranked team in the world”
On his part, Captain Musa Muhammed said “I thank all Nigerians who prayed for us, it is their prayers that God answered”.
