President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday showered cash on victorious Golden Eaglets for clinching the
cup at the just concluded Under 17 world championship in United Arab Emirate.
While the head coach got N3 million, all three assistant coaches got N2.5 million each, team doctor,
physiotherapist and secretary, got N500,000 each while the media officer, team coordinator, equipment
manager all got N300,000 each.
He also announced that the team and some members of the Supporter Club would be given national
honours but the category was not disclosed.
The president said their victory had brought honour and pride to the country, noting that the boys in
seven months transformed from being second best in Africa (they came second at the African U17 held in
Morocco in May) to being the best in the world today.
He said shear dedication, discipline and sportsmanship led to the team’s success, stressing that the
latest victory had brought to five the number of championship Nigeria had won during the life of this
administration, saying “this is definitely the golden era in Nigerian sports.”
President Jonathan said the victory was not a surprise because after the 2012 disastrous outing at the
London 2012 Olympics, and after the presidential retreat, the sector was reorganised adding “and here
we are winning on all fronts today.”
He pledged continuous support for the sector for more victories in future championships.
He commended the fact that Nigeria set two world records by being the only country to win the
championship four times and by scoring 26 goals in the tournament.
“You won fairly and convincingly and we are very proud of you. This victory is for Africa and the
beginning of revival in the nation’s football.
“Let this victory be a start off point for you, your family and your country.”
He thanked the coaching crew for a job well done, but said the true enduring test lies in the successes of
the team at the highest level.”

There is Hope in Nigeria...Remember years ago when GEJ wanted to close down everything concerning football in Nigeria...Now we are celebrating...
I would say, "It is so cruddy to become the fugacious razzmatazz of the moment"