Jonathan Announces 2m Naira Reward For Each Member Of History Making Golden Eaglets Under 17 Team
On Saturday 9th November Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets made history by becoming the first country to win the FIFA Under-17 World Cup for the fourth time when they beat Mexico, 3 – 0 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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.
He announced a cash gift of announced a cash reward of two million Naira for each member of the Golden Eaglets team that won the Under Seventeen championship while members of the coaching crew were given three million dollars each by the president who described the victory of the Eagles as a pride to the nation and the continent.
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 added, ”with dedication resilience and statesmanship they have moved 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 Nations cup. This is a golden era in Nigeria football. It is not a Surprise because I told the nation after the Olympics that our administration will provide the support to ensure that our men and women Win 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.
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