Jonathan announces 2m Naira reward
for Golden Eaglets
on november 10, 2013 at 9:48 pm in sports
Ben Agande, Abuja
President Goodluck Jonathan has announced a
cash reward of two million Naira each
members of the Golden Eaglets that won the
Under Seventeen championship.
President Goodluck Jonathan
lifts the FIFA U-17 World Cup
trophy at the reception for the
Golden Eaglets Sunday in
Abuja. Photo: State House
Receiving the Eaglets in Abuja Sunday night
President Jonathan said their victory was an
indication that Nigeria was on the path of
recovery in international sports.
Members of the coaching crew were given
three million naira each by the president who
described the victory of the Eagles as a pride
to the nation and the continent.
The Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi said the
“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 and good
Nigerians.
They are not excellent athletes but excellent
human beings. Winning the World Cup is not
the end. It is the beginning” he said.
President Jonathan said ” with dedication
resilience and statesmanship they have
moved 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
Nations cup. This is a golden era in Nigeria
football. It is not a Surprise because I told the
nation after the Olympics that our
administration will provide the support to
ensure that our men and women Win
international support. I congratulate the young
team over their deserve victory.
You have set two records. Four times winner
and twenty seven goals I commend the team
for tactical and exciting football. You won fair
and squarely. This victory is for the whole
Africa. To the crew thank you for a job well
done. The enduring test lies in the success of
the team at the highest level. The celebration
will be short lived Their talent must be
developed.

Cool, awesome.. Thank u GEJ