Jonathan Applauds Eagles

President Goodluck
Jonathan has congratulated the Super Eagles on their exhilarating come-back victory over their Moroccan counterparts in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The  Super Eagles rallied from three goals down to beat Morocco’s Atlas Lions 4-3, after extra time, to reach the semi-finals of 2014 CHAN in Cape Town, South Africa.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, said Jonathan applauded the indomitable spirit with which the Super Eagles fought back to claim victory.
“President Jonathan applauds the Super Eagles’ spirit from being three goals down to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and win a most memorable victory with almost the last kick of the match,” he said.
Abati said that the President commended the courage, patriotism, determination and dedication to national service exhibited by the Super Eagles.
He said the President urged the team to maintain their exemplary commitment to national duty until ultimate victory in the continental soccer championship for home-based players was achieved.
Abati said the President assured the team and its handlers that they would continue to receive the fullest support possible from the Federal Government and Nigerians.
The President urged them to strive to add the African Nations Championship trophy to the African Nations Cup which Nigeria won last year.
He joined all other patriotic and proud Nigerians in praying for the success of the team in the semi-finals and finals of the tournament.