For about 25 minutes on Saturday evening, President
Muhammadu Buhari showed that he was more than a
politician, he revealed ‘Buhari the football tactician ’.
Buhari who reeled tactics and discussed strategy with
the team , instructed Nigeria and tournament top
striker , Victor Osimhen to “strike like a thunder”
against Mali in the final on Sunday .
Buhari spoke with the Golden Eaglets and their
officials, urging them to strive for victory tomorrow in
the final of the Under- 17 FIFA World Cup holding in
Chile.
It would be recalled that Nigeria first won the same
tournament in China in 1985, when President Buhari
was military head of state, and he urged the team to
repeat the same feat tomorrow against Mali , to make it
the fifth time Nigeria will win the trophy .
Starting with the head coach , Emmanuel Amuneke,
President Buhari congratulated him for leading the
team to the final , and then said : “Your victory
tomorrow will remind Nigerians of what happened in
China 30 years ago , and it will raise the morale of
Nigerians, especially the youths. We’re praying for
you . We are anxiously waiting to receive the cup .
Please put us on the world map of soccer again .”
Speaking to Udoh Akpan, the goalkeeper , President
Buhari said he was a very strategic member of the
team , noting : ”If you don ’t let in the goals , then none
will be scored against us. We look forward to lifting
the cup .”
To John Lazarus, a defender , the President said , “ don ’ t
allow anybody to penetrate the defense, ” while
charging Tobechukwu Ibe, another defender to “ rest
well today, because a lot of Nigerians will be
depending on you tomorrow.”
To top striker , Victor Osimhen , who has scored 9 goals
so far , President Buhari said :”Strike like thunder
tomorrow. I believe you will bring us victory .”
The captain of the team , Kelechi Nwakali, was charged
to maintain his winning leadership , while Joel Osikel,
a midfielder, was told by the President that he was
“ the jewel of the team , ” and challenged to contribute
his quota towards victory.
Apart from the 21 players and head coach , President
Buhari also had encouraging words for other members
of the technical team , the team doctor ,
physiotherapist , media officer , and other officials.
Both Coach Amuneke and the team captain thanked
President Buhari for his support, and promised not to
let him and the country down .
http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/11/07/strike-like-thunder-against-mali-buhari-instructs-osimhen/

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