Senator
Godswill Akpabio was presented with a brand new super eagles jersey by
team captain, Mikel Obi, last friday night in the super eagles dressing
room. This was before their match on Saturday where they defeated
Algeria 3 - 1.
Following their victory yesterday,November 12th,
the former governor congratulated the eagles and also showed
appreciation for the jersey gift.
In his words;
I
congratulate the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles on their
uncommon victory over the Fox of Algeria, adjudged by FIFA as the best
team in Africa. On the eve of the match along with Governor Udom
Emmanuel and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator
Obinna Ogbe, we had met with the team and assured them of our support
and the support of Nigerians for them to qualify for the World Cup. The
Captain of the team, John Obi Mikel presented me with the new team
jersey. I'm proud of the performance of the Boys, the technical crew and
the supporters who thronged the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
to cheers the team. Congratulations Nigeria.
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