NFA Hails C’River For Hosting Eaglets Training

The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has
lauded the Cross River State government for agreeing to host a one-month
camping programme of the U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets.

The NFA said in a statement by its chief
media officer, Ademola Olajire, that sport-loving Gov. Liyel Imoke had approved
an all-expenses-paid camping that began in Calabar, last Weekend.

“The NFF is very grateful to Imoke, his
administration and the good people of Cross River State for this wonderful
gesture.

“Of course, Imoke has always been there for
the NFA and for Nigeria football,’’ the statement quoted the NFA President,
Aminu Maigari, as saying.

“He has always been ready to host our
matches and we also remember how Calabar emerged one of the best centres during
the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria in 2009.