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Shettima Pledges Government Reward For Super Eagles

Deji Ogunsola
Last updated: February 8, 2024 10:03 am
By Deji Ogunsola
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Vice President Kashim Shettima with the Super Eagles
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Vice President Kashim Shettima having a talk with the Super Eagles

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima said the Federal Government will reward the Super Eagles for their commitment and dedication.

This comment came after the Super Eagles won their semi-final match over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. 

The Super Eagles disclosed this in a statement and photos shared on their official X handle on Thursday.

The statement read, “The Federal Government has promised to reward the Super Eagles for their commitment and dedication in reaching the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivore. 

“Vice President Kashim Shettima told the players and their officials in the dressing room, following their hard-fought victory over South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, that the government and people of Nigeria are proud of their accomplishment. 

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“The VP was in company with Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Minister for Youths, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim  as well as oil mogul, Wale Tinubu, FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick, and NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau.” 

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