The leadership of the National Assembly led by the Sports Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives has visited the Super Eagles to boost their morale ahead of the all-important quarter final duel against the Elephants of Cote D ‘Voire in Rustenburg on Sunday.
The members were led by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports,Senator Adamu Gimba, his deputy, Mudashiru Hussain and members aswell as Chairman, House Committee on Sports, Hon. Godfrey Gaya andmembers.
They were led to the Super Eagles camp by the NFF President, Aminu Maigari.
Senator Gimba, who spoke on behalf of the National Assembly team, said they were delighted with the Super Eagles gritty display against Ethiopia,whom they defeated 2-0, urged the team to move a step further by caging the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the quarter final match.
Team Skipper, Joseph Yobo, who spoke on behalf of the team declared that the team was delighted that lawmakers despite their tight schedule at home still find time to support the team in South Africa, assuring that the team will not let Nigeria down in Sunday’s crucial duel.
The Super Eagles also took time off to thank River State Governor,Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi for redeeming his $100,000 dollars promise to the team at a time many Nigerians had reservations about the team.
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