Receiving the golden eaglets on Sunday night, president Goodluck Jonathan said their victory
was an indication that Nigeria is on the part of recovery in inter national sports
Members of the coaching crew were given 3 million dollars each by the president who described the victory of the eagles as a pride to the nation and the continent.
President goodluck Jonathan was earlier presented the Mexicans and the Nigeria embassy to him by the Mexican ambassador to Nigeria.
The sports minister Bolaji Abdullahi said "the golden eaglets is a project in the making, the grace, "beauty and swagger is nigerian 'beyond what we have seen is a success in grooming good athletes as well as good Nigerians. They are not excellent athletes, they are excelleent human beings, winning the world cup is not the end, is the beginning. ' he said.
President Jonathan said with dedication, resilience and statesmanship, they have won from being second best to the best.This victory brought to mind the championship Nigeria has won.
Our senior National team defeated the South African team in the Nigeria cup.This is a golden era in Nigerian Football,it is not a surprise because i told the nation after olympics that its not covetable
our administration will provide the support to ensure that our men and women win international support. I congratulate, the young men over their deserved victory.
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