President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja spoke of a his “football love relationship”.
The
President was speaking after receiving the Glo/CAF Platinum Award for
Good Leadership which was conferred on him last week in Abuja in
recognition of his support for football, which resulted in Nigeria
winning two major international tournaments last year.
The
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Solomon Dalung received
the award on behalf of the President and presented it to him at the
Presidential Villa today.
“Under your administration, we won the Under 17 World Cup and we also won the Under 23 African Cup of Nations.
“We
have had very good fortune in football since you came to office and the
sports family is very happy,” the Minister of Sports told President
Buhari while presenting the award to him.
Responding, President
Buhari recalled that Nigeria first won the Under-17 World Cup in 1985 in
China, when he was military head of state.
“Thirty years after
the first victory, Nigeria won again last year. What a fabulous
coincidence. I think football loves me,” the President said.
He thanked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for honouring him with the award.
The Glo/CAF Awards are held annually to reward deserving players, coaches, managers and supporters of African football.
The Glo/CAF Awards are held annually to reward deserving players, coaches, managers and supporters of African football.
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