Buhari describes Nigeria win over Zambia as very sweet and a good 57th Independence Day gift to Nigeria ~ Sportty

Buhari describes Nigeria win over Zambia as very sweet and a good 57th Independence Day gift to Nigeria

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory over the Chipolopolo of Zambia on Saturday, October 7, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.

In a statement made available by Femi Adesina, the special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Buhari described the hard-earned victory as “very sweet, soothing and a 57th Independence Anniversary gift to the nation.

" He applauded the nation’s senior men’s football team for the feat of making Nigeria the first African country to qualify for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament, with a match left to play.