Naira rain awaits Eaglets, as Jonathan hosts team, officials today

[Mirror]

Naira rain awaits the victorious Golden Eaglets today as President Goodluck Jonathan hosts the team in a grand reception at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja.

The team on Friday made the country proud, by defeating hard-fighting Mexico in an explosive FIFA U-17 World Cup final match played in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), A statement by his spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, said the president was proud of the young lads for doing the nation proud.

"President Jonathan joins other very proud and happy Nigerians in saluting the glorious achievement of the Eaglets in winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup for an unprecedented fourth time," it said.

"The President commends the young players for the exemplary commitment, dedication, resilience, determination, patriotism and unity of purpose they displayed through-out the tournament to make Nigeria the champions once again.

"In fulfillment of his promise of a heroes' welcome for the triumphant Golden Eaglets on their return home, President Jonathan will today host a grand reception for the team at the Banquet Hall of the State House at 7 pm in appreciation of the great feat and glory they have brought to their fatherland.

"The President also urges the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to strive to ensure that the worldconquering Eaglets, who have shown such immense potentials as youngsters, are properly nurtured, trained and developed to represent the nation at higher levels in future international football competitions.

"He wishes the Golden Eaglets and their handlers a safe journey home and looks forward to receiving them in Abuja today."

[emezico]

Thumps up to the Golden Eaglets, for making Nigeria proud!