Abuja — PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigeria's U-20 female football team, Falconets, to do Nigeria proud by winning the ongoing FIFA tournament for the first time by beating their German counterparts on Sunday.
In a statement Thursday by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati the President heartily congratulated the Nigerian team on their qualification for the final.
The President applauded the Falconets' "scintillating display," which earned them a 6-2 victory in Wednesday's semi-final encounter with North Korea as well as their very commendable performance in earlier matches.
Abati noted: "As the Falconets prepare for the final match of the tournament against Germany on Sunday, President Jonathan urges them to put in their very best effort to win the U-20 Female World Cup for Nigeria and Africa for the first time in the history of the competition.
"He assures the girls and their handlers of the full support of the Federal Government and the prayers of all Nigerians for their triumph on Sunday."
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