The ministry also assured players and officials of the team that they will be given all that is due to them.
The Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon
Dalung, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,
Mr. Chinyeaka Ohaa, said this while addressing the players and officials
after the 2-0 defeat of Denmark in Saturday’s quarter final match in
Salvador.
He said, “I am happy to be a Nigerian,
because in spite of all the challenges, you have taken the world by
storm; you have by your performance given happiness to more than 160
million Nigerians. Football is the biggest unifying factor in Nigeria
today. From Mr. President to the average Nigerian you have made everyone
proud today.
“I am humbled by your efforts, your
commitment, your patriotism. I want to assure you that your sacrifices
will not be in vain. Aside whatever the NFF have for you, we will as
much as possible make you happy, if only you will be patient with us.
Today, with your performance, I am convinced that you will get that
gold.”
In his response, Mikel said, “We want to
thank you for your fatherly support. In truth, there have been a lot of
challenges, but every time we go onto the field, we forget about
everything and make sure our fatherland comes first.
“We have done that so far and we will continue to do that, but we need more motivation.”
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