Don’t write off Super Eagles, President Buhari pleads

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Garba Shehu, made this known in a statement dated Monday 24 January, 2022 and copy sent to The DEFENDER.

“They gave everyone the confidence that they were up to it, and I am sure it was something they could have achieved. Nonetheless, we should not write them off,” said the President.

President Buhari urged Nigerians to encourage the players to do better next time, especially in view of the World Cup qualification matches that have been lined up for them.

The President directed the football authorities in the country to undertake a critical assessment on the Eagles’ performance at the Cup of Nations tournament and encouraged the general public to send their suggestions to the Nigeria Football Federation so that it will reflect and plan well for a better outing in the forthcoming World Cup competition.