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FIFA World Cup: Buhari, Dogara Celebrate Super Eagles’ Victory Over Cameroon

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President Muhammadu Buhari with others
President Muhammadu Buhari with others...in 'victory' mood...in Daura...

Both President Muhammadu Buhari and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara have congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their victory over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions at Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

A statement from the office of Femi Adesina, Presidential Adviser on Media and Publicity on Friday night read:

“President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Friday’s impressive win over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

“The President joins millions of football-loving Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora in applauding the senior men’s football team for their disciplined, skillful and entertaining display against the defending African champions.

“President Buhari, while noting that with the exhilarating victory, Nigeria is on the verge of qualification for the World Cup in Russia 2018, urges the players to sustain the momentum as they approach the crucial second leg of the tie in Yaounde, on Monday.

“The President enjoins Nigerians who always see football as a unifying platform, to continue to pray and support the team to guarantee victory next week and make qualification doubly sure.

“He also commends the Akwa Ibom State Government for its continued support and provision of excellent hosting facilities”.

Meanwhile, Reps’ Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, on his Facebook page on Friday also celebrated by posting the following statement “The Super Eagles have done Nigeria proud and we commend the players and coaches for the victory over Cameroon. Indeed, football reminds us of our oneness as a nation.”

Packaged by Alice Egbedele

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