Jonathan announces 2m Naira reward for golden eaglets players

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 each by the president who described
the victory of the eagles as a pride to the nation and
the continent.
President Jonathan was earlier presented the
Mexican and Nigerian embassy to him by the
Mexican ambassador to Nigeria
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 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
Nigerian cup. This is a golden era in Nigeria football.
It is not a Surprise because I told the national after
the Olympics that it's not covetable. Our
administration will provide the support to ensure
that our men and women Winn 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.