Minister congratulates football team for their victory over Japan

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By Moses Ebosele  – 
 The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has  congratulated  the National U-23 football team for their outstanding 5-4 victory over Japan in their opening Group B game.
Dalung said “The Dream Team VI not only showed resilience in the face of adversity but demonstrated patriotism, team work and the CAN DO SPIRIT that Nigerians are known for globally”.
He urged them to put aside all that happened in Atlanta and focus on the challenges ahead. He also pledged Federal government’s backing for the team.
A statement issued by the Minister’s media assistant, Nneka Nkem Anibeze quoted the minister as saying: “The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari is proud of your achievement this morning and will continue to support you as you seek to relive the 1996 feat.
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