PHOTOS: President Jonathan Rewards Golden Eaglets With N2Million

The victorious Golden Eaglets are to be rewarded with a sum of N2million naira each. This announcement was made by President Goodluck Jonathan when he received the triumphant Eaglets in Abuja on Sunday evening. The President said that their victory is an indication that the nation is on the right path as far as recovery in international sports is concerned.


Each member of the Coaching Crew is also to smile home with a sum of N3million each. President Jonathan described their victory as a source of pride for the nation and Africa as a whole. He 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 …. 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 of 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.”
An elated Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi said: “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”