Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has charged the Flying Eagles to make Nigeria proud by winning the WAFU competition in Cotonu which begins on Saturday.

Speaking during a visit to the team’s training in Abuja, Mr Dare said.

“The Flying Eagles have always made us proud, go there and make Nigerians proud. We believe you are young, talented and determined. Your coaches have impacted much on you, go there and come back victorious”

The team is expected to depart for the competition on Friday via Lagos. Nigeria plays her first match against Cote d’ Ivoire on Sunday.

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Media Office to the Honourable Minister of  Youth and Sports Development

  Coach Ladan Bosso, Flying Eagles, Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sunday Dare