Main PageGov Ambode Proud Of Victorious Golden Eaglets(photo)
Governors Akinwunmi Ambode and Ifeanyi Okowa of Lagos and Delta states respectively have have showered praises on the Golden Eaglets for the victorious FIFA U-17 world cup campaign.
The Eaglets defeated Mali 2 – 0 in the final of the 2015 FIFA U-17 Wold cup to secure a historic fifth world title.
Gov Ambode hoped the performance of the Eaglets in the finals ushers in new dawn in Nigerian football.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, Ambode congratulated the players, coaches and techincal team for a victorious campaign.
He said: “This is another eloquent testimony to the fact that Nigeria is a great country with enormous potential and we can achieve anything and everything if we are united and determined towards a course or a target.”
“In the opening minutes of the final match when the Nigerian team lost a penalty, they did not lose their heads, but remained focused on the task. Even when they went two goals ahead, they didn’t allow complacency to set in. This is commendable and inspiring and I can only hope that it signals the beginning of the return to the glory days of Nigerian football”.
“On behalf of the good people of Lagos State, I congratulate the victorious team, the technical team and all the backroom staff for this feat.”
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Governor Okowa on his part praised the team for producing the highest goal scorer (Victor Osimhen with 10 goals) and tournament MVP (captain Kelechi Nwakali).
In a press release signed by the governor’s chief press secretary, Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, Okowa hailed the team for being sound in all departments from defense, to midfield, to attack.
He said: “The boys showed class in all the departments of the game and this was evidenced by the individual trophies for ‘highest goal scorer’ and ‘most valuable player’, all of which were clinched by Nigerians.
“It is my hope and aspirations that as a Country we will continue to monitor these boys so that they can translate their under-17 experience into the senior National Team.”
“I am happy that two African sides played in the finals in Chile and more excited that the Nigerian lads emerged Champions to retain their crown for the 5th time.”
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Gov Okowa also praised the Falonets after they qualifying for the FIFA U-20 women’s world cup.
The Falconents have always qualified for the women’s tournament and they did so again after an away 0 – 1 defeat of South Africa. The Falconets won the first leg in Abuja 2 – 1.
Gov Okowa also had some kind words for Delta State born Wellington Jighere who emerged the new Scrabble champion of the world after defeating Lewis Mackay 4-0 in a Best of Seven series in Perth Australia.
He said: “I congratulate you for this great honour that you have done for Nigeria and Africa. We are proud of you and the wonderful achievement of Team Nigeria in emerging the best team of the tournament.”
The Eaglets defeated Mali 2 – 0 in the final of the 2015 FIFA U-17 Wold cup to secure a historic fifth world title.
Golden Eaglets celebrate after defeating Mexico in the semi-final of the ongoing U-17 world cup
Gov Ambode hoped the performance of the Eaglets in the finals ushers in new dawn in Nigerian football.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, Ambode congratulated the players, coaches and techincal team for a victorious campaign.
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
“In the opening minutes of the final match when the Nigerian team lost a penalty, they did not lose their heads, but remained focused on the task. Even when they went two goals ahead, they didn’t allow complacency to set in. This is commendable and inspiring and I can only hope that it signals the beginning of the return to the glory days of Nigerian football”.
“On behalf of the good people of Lagos State, I congratulate the victorious team, the technical team and all the backroom staff for this feat.”
READ ALSO: Federation Cup Final Venue, Date Revealed
Governor Okowa on his part praised the team for producing the highest goal scorer (Victor Osimhen with 10 goals) and tournament MVP (captain Kelechi Nwakali).
Nwakali (middle), Osimhen (right) of the Golden Eaglets won the Golden and bronze boots respectively
In a press release signed by the governor’s chief press secretary, Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, Okowa hailed the team for being sound in all departments from defense, to midfield, to attack.
Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa
“It is my hope and aspirations that as a Country we will continue to monitor these boys so that they can translate their under-17 experience into the senior National Team.”
“I am happy that two African sides played in the finals in Chile and more excited that the Nigerian lads emerged Champions to retain their crown for the 5th time.”
READ ALSO: Buhari Is Responsible For Victory Of Golden Eaglets – Presidency
Gov Okowa also praised the Falonets after they qualifying for the FIFA U-20 women’s world cup.
The Falconents have always qualified for the women’s tournament and they did so again after an away 0 – 1 defeat of South Africa. The Falconets won the first leg in Abuja 2 – 1.
Gov Okowa also had some kind words for Delta State born Wellington Jighere who emerged the new Scrabble champion of the world after defeating Lewis Mackay 4-0 in a Best of Seven series in Perth Australia.
He said: “I congratulate you for this great honour that you have done for Nigeria and Africa. We are proud of you and the wonderful achievement of Team Nigeria in emerging the best team of the tournament.”
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