Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Super Eagles to make the country proud at the forthcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Buhari, in his address to the players and official of the team who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Wednesday before their departure to the United Kingdom where they will face England on Saturday, appealed to the team to be aware that they are carrying the emotions of over 180 million Nigerians.
President Buhari made the remark when he played host to the Super Eagles players and officials in the presence of some members of his cabinet that include Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, and Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung.
“We have a team that is young and I am confident we will do well,” Buhari said in his address.
“Nigerians are solidly behind you so make us proud by giving your best.”
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Croatia, Iceland and Argentina in the group stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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