Victor EzejaPresident Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the loss by Nigeria’s Super Eagles Football Team to Tunisia on Sunday in Garoua, Cameroon, urging Nigerians not to dismiss the players and officials as they deserve commendation for the tough battle put up during the game.
In a statement on Monday signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari was quoted as saying, “They gave everyone the confidence that they were up to it, and I am sure it was something they could have achieved. Nonetheless, we should not write them off.”
The President urged Nigerians to encourage the players to do their better next time, especially in view of the World Cup qualification matches that have been lined up for them.
He directed the football authorities in the country to undertake a critical assessment on the Eagles’ performance at the Cup of Nations tournament and encouraged the general public to send their suggestions to the Nigeria Football Federation so that it will reflect and plan well for a better outing in the forthcoming World Cup competition.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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