By Ismaila Chafe
Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday saluted the Super Eagles for recording an away victory over Zambia on Sunday.
The Nigerian National Team had begun its qualifying campaign for Russia 2018 World Cup by beating Zambia 2-1 in Ndola, Zambia, a development President Buhari described as “soul-lifting.”
The President made his position known in a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina.
He said “the away victory was not only tonic for Nigeria at a time like this, but also a confidence booster that the indomitable Nigerian spirit is well and alive.’’
He said it was a sign of good things to come and urged the team not to rest on its oars until it eventually qualified for the global soccer fiesta.
“This is but the first step in a long journey. However, that step has been well taken. An away victory at this level, in which the stakes are quite high, is remarkable.
“The ultimate is to qualify for Russia 2018 and fly Nigeria’s flag alongside those of other giant soccer playing nations. I look forward to that,’’ he said
President Buhari urged the team and their handlers to always keep their eyes on the ball to achieve victory in their subsequent matches.
