Golden Eaglets: NASCOM wants continuity

Minister of Sports Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
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Following the triumph of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets at the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup, National Academicals Sports Committee has asked that the victorious team be kept together for continuity.

NASCOM Chairman, Yemi Idowu, said that the idea was in line with the submission of the Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi whom had earlier said that the team must be together for them to proceed to the next age grade.

He said, “The victory recorded by the Golden Eaglets is for all Nigerians and it is sweet that the team was able to finish what it started two weeks ago. This victory is for all Nigerians and I am very happy for entire team for putting smiles on the faces of Nigerians.

 I want to re-emphasis what the Minister had said that the team must be together because they understand themselves and it will be good if they can continue like this. It is also in line with the federal government reforms that will continue.”

The NASCOM boss, who was in Abu Dhabi to witness the final, played tribute to the Eaglets for making Africa proud as well as raising their game in every match.

He specifically singled out the Cross River State Governor, Liyel Imoke who never doubted the ability of team before the tournament with the enormous support he gave the team during their build up to the championship.