The
Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) on Wednesday hailed
the victorious Golden Eaglets for their triumph at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup
in the United Arab Emirates.
A
statement from Ademola Olajire, the Assistant Director (Media), Nigeria
Football Association (NFA) in Abuja, said FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, sent a
letter describing the Golden Eaglets as worthy winners.
The
Golden Eaglets won their record fourth U-17 World Cup title at the 2013
edition of the tournament which was held from Oct. 17 to Nov. 8.
Nigeria
took the title following a 3-0 defeat of Mexico who they had earlier beaten 6-1
in the preliminary stage.
The
statement said the letter was addressed to NFA President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari,
“The FIFA
U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 lived up to all its promises with some thrilling
matches, fantastic goals, incredible emotions and unbelievable twists and
turns.
“All of
these combined to keep the fans on the edges of their seats on the final day in
Abu Dhabi last Friday.
“In the
end, the Nigeria U-17 team saw off the challenge of their Mexican counterparts
to claim an unprecedented fourth world title following previous triumphs in
1985, 1993 and 2007.
“On behalf of the international football family, I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the team.
“On behalf of the international football family, I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the team.
“I also
want to congratulate their coach and the entire technical, administrative and
medical team, and to all your fans,’’ Blatter said.
Blatter
observed that the team’s victory was a product of hard work and
professionalism.
“Victories such as these are always based on hard work, professionalism, and attention to detail, as well as passion and a love for the game.
“Victories such as these are always based on hard work, professionalism, and attention to detail, as well as passion and a love for the game.
“I have
no doubt that all of these bode well for a very bright future, and wish you
continued success with your work in the years to come,’’ FIFA president said.
Meanwhile
the world football governing body has invited Eaglet players, Kelechi Iheanacho
and Dele Alampasu to the FIFA Ballon D’or gala in Zurich on Jan. 13, 2014.(NAN)
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