President Goodluck Jonathan , Thursday congratulated Nigeria’s Under-20 female football team, the Falconets on their qualification for the final match of the ongoing FIFA world cup in Canada.
As the Falconets prepare for final showdown against Germany on Sunday, Jonathan urged them to put in their best effort to win the trophy for Nigeria and Africa for the first time in the history of the competition.
The President congratulated and charged the Falconets in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati. He applauded the Falconets’ scintillating display which earned them a 6-2 victory in Wednesday’s semi-final encounter with North Korea as well as their very commendable performance in earlier matches.
He assured the girls and their handlers of the full support of the Federal Government and the prayers of all Nigerians for their triumph on Sunday.
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