Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the Tremendous Eagles gamers and their officers that the Federal Authorities will compensate them for his or her efforts through the thirty fourth Africa Cup of Nations, which concluded on Sunday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
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Nigeria misplaced 1-2 to hosts Ivory Coast within the remaining on the Allasane Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan. Talking to the group within the stadium's dressing room after the match, Shettima mentioned they need to cheer up and see their second-place end as an achievement, which so many different international locations couldn’t obtain.
“We did our greatest and there may be all the time subsequent time. As former president of Moorehouse Faculty, Atlanta, Benjamin Mays, mentioned, you need to keep in mind that the tragedy of life isn’t in not reaching a purpose, however in not reaching a purpose. It’s not a catastrophe to die with unfulfilled goals, however it’s a catastrophe to not fulfill a dream. It’s not a catastrophe if you happen to can not seize your ultimate; it’s a catastrophe if you happen to can not seize a great.”
He assured them that their names can be written in gold within the historical past of Nigerian soccer, including: “I convey to you the very best needs from President Bola Tinubu. There isn’t a motive to be unhappy. The nation will adequately compensate you on your sacrifices for the nation.
“You left your golf equipment and households to serve Nigeria, and Nigeria is grateful to you.”
