President Muhammadu Buhari has commended
the country's U17 team for emerging as world
champions at the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup in
Chile.
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke's boys defeated Mali
2-0 at the Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar to
successfully defend their title and also win the
championship for a record fifth time.
Speaking after receiving the 2015 Glo/Caf
Platinum award for good leadership, President
Buhari, who was military Head of State when
the Golden Eaglets won the inaugural edition of
the Fifa U17 World Cup in China in 1985
expressed his delight following the twist of fate.
''Thirty years after the first victory, Nigeria
won again last year. What a fabulous
coincidence. I think football loves me.'' Said
President Buhari in a official statement.
Meanwhile, the Golden Eaglets and the Dream
Team VI will be hosted by the President on
January 21, 2016, at the Presidential Villa
alongside other athletes who made the country
proud in 2015.
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