PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on their outstanding 3-1 victory over Algeria in the 2018 African World Cup qualifiers.
Buhari joined millions of football loving fans in the country in celebrating the very-much improved national team for meeting our expectations during the entertaining and action-soaked encounter.
A statement by his media aide Mr. Femi Adesina stated that: "The President commends the team and its handlers for displaying uncommon strength, determination and high professionalism in the onward and steady progress to the 2018 tournament in Russia.”
It added that, “With six points in our kitty from two impressive wins, President Buhari assures the team that the Federal Government; and indeed all Nigerians will continue to support them to make the nation proud.”
The Comander-in-Chief also commended the Akwa-Ibom State government for hosting the match and the fans for their good conduct and sportsmanship throughout the game.
Chelsea duo of Victor Moses and John Mikel scored Nigeria's three goals against a desperate Desert Foxes.
The Super Eagles who have recorded two wins out of two, tops Group B with 6points followed by Cameroon 2points while Algeria and Zambia are leveled on a point each.
