Buhari hails Super Eagles for AFCON 2019 qualification

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday congratulated the Super Eagles for qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, following the draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Johannesburg.

The President, in a statement by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, joined millions of footballloving Nigerians in commending the team for their spirited and disciplined performance against a very formidable opponent which earned them qualification with the final match against Seychelles, a mere formality.

“Having keenly followed the senior national football team’s progress in the qualifying stages, President Buhari is enthused by their confidence, sense of patriotism and professionalism, and commends these attributes to other Nigerians.

“He equally commends the coaching crew, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Supporters Club, especially Nigerians residing in South Africa who turned out in great numbers to cheer the players, for a job welldone, and assures them of the unflinching support of the Federal Government going forward,” he said.

PHOTO: Pg 7: People queue to vote at Rimin Zayam in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State yesterday, during the House of Representatives by-election for Toro Federal Constituency Balarabe Alkassim