World Cup Qualifier: Buhari elated over Super Eagles’ victory

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President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory over the Chipolopolo of Zambia, describing it as “very sweet, soothing and a 57th Independence Anniversary gift to the nation.”

The Super Eagles, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on Saturday defeated the Zambian national football team by 1 – 0 through a goal by Alex Iwobi.

The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, applauded the Super Eagles for the feat of making Nigeria the first African country to qualify for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament, with a match left to play.

He, therefore, joined millions of football-loving Nigerians in rejoicing with the players and their coaching crew

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