By: Gracious Akujobi Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi has congratulated the Golden Eaglets for booking a place in the final of the ongoing FIFA U-17 world cup after walloping Swedish opponent 3-0.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister who watched the match live in Dubai was impressed by the performance of the boys and concluded that the Eaglets would lift the coveted trophy.
“I was really impressed by the performance of the boys. It was a delight to watch them beat Sweden; this is certainly Nigeria’s senior team of the future.
“I don’t see Mexico stopping this team in the final. I believe they have sufficiently demonstrated that they have what it takes to win the trophy.
“One amazing quality these boys have is that they can raise their game when the situation demands it. This is no ordinary Nigerian side.
“The team is exceptional and their expected victory would be a good end-of-the-year gift to His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for his support and abiding commitment to the sports sector”, Abdullahi was quoted as saying.
