The representative of Kwara Central Senatorial District, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has saluted the Super Eagles for their qualification for the 2014 World Cup finals.
Saraki, in a statement by his Media Office shortly after the Super Eagles defeated the Waylas Antelope of Ethiopia in Calabar, Cross River State for their fifth appearance at the World Cup final, said the team has done Nigeria and Nigerians proud.
He said: “It would have been unthinkable for Nigeria not to have made it to the World Cup finals.
“Not with the impressive runs of the country’s national teams so far this year.
“The Super Eagles started the good run with a resounding win at the African Cup of Nations, while the Golden Eaglets followed suit by lifting the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.”
Saraki urged the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure that the team is put in the right condition for the World Cup so that it could surpass its round of 16 appearances, which was the best it achieved in past World Cup finals.
He added: “And this should start with the prompt payment of the salary of the Head Coach of the team, Stephen Keshi.
“So also should the row over bonus be fully resolved before the World Cup starts.
“I can only wish the team the best as it is almost certain that Nigeria’s football is back on the right pedestal.”
