The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation,NRFF, Sir Edward Fom Pam,is unperturbed over the non-qualification of the Nigeria's Black Stallions to the Africa Rugby division One-B after Zambia defeated Zimbabwe by 19 points to 12 to gain promotion to division One- C .
The Black Stallions narrowly missed out on promotion after losing to the home team by 15 to 8 points in their first match before defeating third ranked rugby playing nation in Africa, Zimbabwe by 34 points to 23 to brighten their chances which was later dimmed by Zambia.
The NRFF President, acknowledged that the team boxed itself into a very tight corner after unexpectedly losing to Zambia which bookmakers thought was going to be an easy ride on their way to gaining promotion, hence excuses are not warranted because the team had their chances.
Fom Pam, noted that the tournament provided technical committee of the federation a clear insight as to what the senior national team will look like based on the performances of the team at the competition after about two years of trying to gather together a team that can hold its own against any country in the world.
He thanked CMB Building Maintenance and Investment Company Limited for being there for the National team as always as they were solely responsible for the 1 week camping exercise in Zambia before the tournament which went a long way in helping the Fabian Juries led team to record a decent result.
He called on well-meaning Nigerians, corporate organizations to key into the vision of the NRFF by partnering with the federation through sponsorship of the national teams, grassroots and national competitions which will help in exposing the hidden talents scattered all over the country.
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