Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye has lauded the Super Eagles for beating the Walyas of Ethiopia 2-1 on their home ground and thanked them for honouring President Goodluck Jonathan who paid the team a visit in Addis Ababa with this victory.
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The DG of the NSC observed that President Jonathan's unwavering support to the team did the magic in Ethiopia and he charged the team to finish up the job in Calabar, Cross River on November 16, 2013.
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"I'm highly elated for the Eagles' victory over Ethiopia in today's (Sunday) match. The team and their coaches have justified the support. given to them by Mr. President (Goodluck Jonathan).
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"The President's visit to the team in Addis Ababa also spurred them to victory. Mr. President despite his tight schedule ensured he visited the team and had one-on-one with the players and players eventually did not disappoint him," Elegbeleye disclosed.
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"The team should go all out and win the second leg in Calabar without conceding a goal to justify their current rating as African champion and go to Brazil on that platform."
That is very true. The president of this country has been very supportive. He has done well in that aspect!