- The All Progressives Congress (APC) says sports particularly football, remains one of the greatest unifier of people in Nigeria
- The ruling party joins the rest of the country to celebrate the Super Eagles for their qualification to the 2018 FIFA World Cup championship
- Nigeria defeated Zambia 1-0 on Saturday, October 7, to get the World Cup ticket
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that sports in Nigeria, particularly football, remained one of the greatest unifier of people across political affiliations, religion, gender, tribe and other divides.
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, APC National Publicity Secretary stated this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
Abdullahi joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating and congratulating the Super Eagles for their qualification to next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia.
He also congratulated the Ministry of Sports, the Nigerian Football Federation, the technical crew, management, and backroom staff for securing Nigeria’s sixth appearance at the World Cup.
The APC spokesman said it was indeed a delight watching the Super Eagles defeat the Chipolopolo of Zambia in front of excited home fans at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo.
He noted that the victory put Nigeria on an unassailable 13 points at the top of Group B and charged Nigerians to take advantage of the feat to further foster harmony amongst themselves.
Bolaji, a former sports minister, however, called on the sports authorities not to rest on their oars but to begin early preparation ahead of 2018 to ensure that the Super Eagles perform well at the global tournament.
NAIJ.com previously reported that Nigeria qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup championship which will take place in Russia after beating visiting Zambia 1-0 in Uyo on Saturday, October 7, 2017.
The Super Eagles however become the first African nation that will qualify for the FIFA World Cup thanks to the goal scored by Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi.
Zambia were so impressive in the first 10 minute, as the trio of Ngonga, Sakala and Sunzu gave Super Eagles defenders lots of problem at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Nigeria Super Eagles qualify for 2018 FIFA World cup - on NAIJ.com TV.
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