Golden Eaglets Tipped For Glory As team settles down In Calabar

Chief Patrick Iloekwe Ndubuisi, the soccer-loving owner of CJ Planet Hotel in Abuja, has tipped the Golden Eaglets to excel under Coach Emmanuel Amuneke.

Ndubuisi who quartered the Under-17 national team for sometime, said as much during a send forth before the team's departure for Calabar at the weekend.

He said he was impressed with the camaraderie between officials and players as well as their overall conduct and attitude during their stay at his hospice.

"We have been privileged to host others in the past but your team is special and we are impressed with the manner you conducted yourself here," said the ebullient elderly man."."

He explained further that the team has started on a good note with the unity of purpose within the ranks, praying they should continue with the same spirit wherever they may be.

Coach Emeka Amadi, the goalkeepers' trainer, thanked the management and staff of CJ Planet Hotel on behalf of the team for going the extra mile in organising a party, promising that the team would do everything to make Nigerians proud.

Meanwhile, the Golden Eaglets' train safely Calabar on Saturday with
players and officials gradually settling down at their Princeville Hotel Camp.

"It is great to be here again and we are ready to work very hard," said Captain Kelechi Nwakali who had a brief stint with the class of 2013." Coming here would help our concentration and we want to thank
the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Cross River State government for this opportunity."

The Golden Eaglets in the meantime, have started exploring their new environment as the players enjoyed a one-hour swimming session under strict supervision of the technical crew on Sunday while training resumes on Monday at the University of Calabar's Abraham Ordia Stadium.